The “Flood the Zone” Strategy

The Trump-Musk administration is moving fast—flooding the zone with crises, cruelty, and chaos. Their goal? To overwhelm, disorient, and exhaust opposition before it can mobilize a coordinated response. This strategy isn’t new. It’s a page from an age-old authoritarian playbook: But here’s the thing: the speed and scale of their attack is also a weakness. [...]