Geoffrey Palmer warns against adopting Trump-style anti-establishment politics
Former Prime Minister Geoffrey Palmer cautions New Zealanders against mimicking American anti-establishment and anti-media sentiment, citing risks to rule of law and constitutional protections.
Geoffrey Palmer has warned that New Zealanders attracted to the anti-establishment, anti-elite and anti-media aspects of Trump's America should consider the dangerous implications for the country's rule of law and constitutional safeguards. The commentary reflects concern about the potential domestic consequences of adopting similar political movements and rhetoric.
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Geoffrey Palmer: Be careful what you wish for, New Zealand
Kiwis wanting to mimic the anti-establishment, anti-elite, anti-media aspects of Trump's America risk dangerous implications for our rule of law and constitutional safeguards The post Geoffrey Palmer: Be careful what you wish for, New Zealand appeared first on Newsroom .