Van Jones warns of a Trump kleptocracy: You will see a horrendous abuse of power

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

CNN commentator Van Jones on Sunday predicted the U.S. is “on the verge of a kleptocracy,” insisting we “will see a horrendous abuse of power” under the Donald Trump administration, the Wrap reports.

Less than a week before Trump’s inauguration, Jones spoke on a panel about the Netflix documentary “13th,” which centers on race in the criminal justice system. Director Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey were also on the panel.

Asked about the incoming administration, Jones said he expects “mostly bad things” to come from the new president, arguing while “both parties have a challenge,” Trump “will prove to be authoritarian.”

“You will see a horrendous abuse of power by this government,” Jones argued. “I think it’s good to hope for the best but we need to expect and prepare for the very worst.”

“I think Trump is much worse than people understand,” he added. “I think we’re on the verge of a kleptocracy.”

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[dalton99a]

1. Hence, the concerted and sustained attack on the press

[central scrutinizer]

2. He's jealous of the billions that Putin has amassed

And wants to steal even more. Much more. As much as he can get.

[Wounded Bear]

3. Hard to argue against...

he's already violated most of the safeguards that are supposed to prevent this.

I hope the country can survive.

[Initech]

4. But Crooked Hillary is in bed with big banks and Wall Street!!!!

[CurtEastPoint]

5. Servers! Benghazi! Vince Foster! GOLDMAN! Oh, NOOOOES!

[Initech]

7. So many raisins!

http://media.vanityfair.com/photos/57e92a161e9e7cc118c459c5/master/w_690,c_limit/john-oliver-raisin-monsoon.gif

[Jacob Boehme]

6. Well, the good news is that the first EMP around D.C. ...

...will certainly short circuit that "abuse of power."

[yardwork]

8. Meanwhile, many Democrats decide to attack Corey Booker....