The "The Trumpian 'don't tread on me' populists", for the most part, have no trouble with this. They don't mistrust government at all... as long as it's their conception of government, supporting their priorities. The "don't tread on me" is just a convenient phrase to trot out when things aren't going their way.
Think about it, these are often the same people that tout their "tough on crime" stances and support for civil asset forfeiture is a way of showing support for making law enforcement's job easier. For some, an arrest is as good as guilt.
Think about it, these are often the same people that tout their "tough on crime" stances and support for civil asset forfeiture is a way of showing support for making law enforcement's job easier. For some, an arrest is as good as guilt.
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