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**Putin**: Putin made significant constitutional changes to extend his time in power and limit political competition. He used legal mechanisms to strengthen his control over the government (Part 8).

4. **Legal and Constitutional Changes**: **Trump**: Trump's administration has faced numerous legal challenges to his executive orders and policies. He has also sought to reinterpret constitutional provisions, such as the 14th Amendment (Part 7).

**Putin**: Putin promoted Russian nationalism and took a hardline stance on issues like Chechnya and separatism. He used nationalist rhetoric to consolidate support and justify his actions (Part 6).

3. **Nationalism and Immigration Policies**: **Trump**: Trump's policies have focused on restricting immigration, ending birthright citizenship, and building a border wall. He has also emphasized American nationalism and protectionism (Part 5).

**Putin**: Putin's early years saw a crackdown on independent media and political opposition. He took control of major media outlets and used state resources to suppress dissent (Part 5).

2. **Crackdown on Opposition and Media**: **Trump**: Trump's administration has faced legal challenges and opposition from various states and organizations. He has also been critical of media coverage and has taken steps to control the narrative (Part 4).

**Putin**: When Putin first came to power, he also centralized authority, taking control of key institutions and issuing decrees to consolidate his power (Part 3).

1. **Executive Orders and Centralization of Power**: **Trump**: Trump has issued numerous executive orders targeting immigration, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, and other areas. He has also pardoned individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot (Part 2).

First Post, let's make it epic! Donald Trump's actions since his inauguration for his second term are drawing direct comparisons to Vladimir Putin's early years in power in Russia. They're not just comparisons, they're exact and intentional correlations (Part 1).