Trojan horse

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noun

Something or someone placed in order to subvert from within.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œDavid Uhlmann, the former Justice Department official, warned, ... β€˜the Kochs are using criminal-justice reform as a Trojan horse for their efforts to weaken environmental, health, and safety regulations.’” Jane Mayer; New Koch; The New Yorker; Jan 25, 2016.
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