The Dire Consequences of a Second Trump Term

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, has warned that a second term for Donald Trump would pose a threat to the existence of America as we know it. In a special edition of the magazine titled "If Trump Wins," Goldberg and his team lay out how a second Trump term would shred norms, weaponize government, warp the rule of law, and degrade democracy. Goldberg emphasizes that his position is not partisan but about pro-democracy Americans versus authoritarians. He believes it is the duty of journalists to speak plainly about the dangerous forces at play and not to self-censor. Goldberg also warns of the potential consequences for the press, as Trump has already shown hostility towards the media and could further attempt to muzzle critics if he were to regain power.