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These days, the truth is that partisans look to ensure the fealty of those they spend millions on, with the zeal of a political campaign, to elevate to the court.

Unquestioning fealty often excuses autocratic leaders from frivolities such as laws, constitutional constraints or any checks on power: The leader is perceived not to be working for his own gain, but for the shining future.

“This has to be seen in the context of Trump attacking law firms, universities, and cities, counties and states who don’t profess fealty to him personally and to his vision,” Charles said.

She changes her title, but never her job: fealty to Trump.

For Trump’s Cabinet and the rest of his appointees, fealty to Trump is all that counts.