6 February

If what the Trump-Musk forces are doing to the US concerns you right now, be assured the Australian arm of the lunacy is geared up and ready to go here too. Social media is their assault weapon. You’ll find many foot soldiers even at the local level of government. How many council elections and debates run on crusades against inefficiency? Many are unaware this is the Trump foot soldiers at work. Social media has given those fringe beliefs a foothold right in the heart of Australian life and government.