All articles tagged with #authoritarian
Following the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump and his allies have exploited the event to escalate attacks on liberal groups, critics, and civil society, employing rhetoric and actions that legal scholars warn resemble authoritarian tactics and threaten democratic norms.
President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in U.S. cities, citing potential threats from courts and state leaders, raising concerns about authoritarian overreach and the law's potential for abuse, especially given its vague language and broad powers.
Jon Stewart addressed the return of Jimmy Kimmel's show and issued a warning about Donald Trump's authoritarian tendencies, urging supporters to defend the constitutional republic against Trump's power grabs.
President Donald Trump suggested for the second consecutive day that Americans might prefer a dictator to lead the country, framing it as a solution to crime, while denying he is a dictator. His comments have sparked concerns about authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of democratic norms.
President Trump defended his deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., amid accusations of authoritarianism, and floated the idea of deploying them elsewhere, including Chicago, while emphasizing his stance against being a dictator. The move has been criticized by Democrats as an attempt to militarize cities, though Trump claims it is for public safety and law enforcement support.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Trump for threatening to send federal troops to Chicago, calling it an 'authoritarian grab of major cities' and condemning the move as an attempt to create chaos and distract from other issues. Trump has previously deployed federal forces in other cities like D.C. and Los Angeles, and has targeted Chicago for a militarized crackdown amid ongoing debates over crime and federal intervention.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has indicated he does not plan to seek another term and denied grooming his son as a successor, suggesting this may be his final term after leading Belarus for over three decades.
The article details recent actions by President Trump that exhibit authoritarian tendencies, including firing a government statistician, rewriting history, cracking down on institutions, and exerting control over foreign and domestic policies, raising concerns about democratic backsliding.
The article criticizes Donald Trump's foreign policy approach, highlighting his tendency to support and defend authoritarian figures and criminals worldwide, including Bolsonaro, Le Pen, Netanyahu, and others, often using U.S. power to aid their legal struggles, and drawing parallels between his actions and his own legal issues. It portrays Trump as prioritizing personal and political allies over American and international law, with a pattern of undermining justice globally.
Former President Donald Trump has called for the Senate leader to permit recess appointments, a move critics label as 'ultimate authoritarian.' This demand highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and legislative leaders, as he seeks to influence government appointments without Senate confirmation.