Trump’s Return Tests US Democracy: A Perilous First Year
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One year after Donald Trump began a second term, scholars say the United States has moved toward competitive authoritarianism, with rapid moves to consolidate power—dismantling federal agencies, sidelining Congress, targeting dissent, and leveraging the presidency for political gain—sparking concerns that the US is no longer a full democracy. Still, some analysts argue the decline isn’t irreversible and could be checked by legal challenges, protests, and electoral outcomes ahead of the 2026 elections.
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