The article discusses the Trump administration’s overreach in its dealings with major US institutions, suggesting that their aggressive tactics have led to a lack of significant pushback from entities like China, Harvard, and the Supreme Court. The piece highlights the involvement of prominent figures associated with Trump, such as JD Vance, Elon Musk, Russell Vought, Stephen Miller, and RFK Jr., who are characterized as fanatics. Written by Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor and a professor at UC Berkeley, the commentary reflects on the power dynamics and challenges faced by these institutions.