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politics1 year ago

"Tracking Trump's Path to Autocracy: A Dictator's Playbook"

A threat tracker details former President Donald Trump's plans and promises that pose a significant risk to American democracy, including his aspirations for a "day one dictatorship" with proposed actions such as immigration roundups, energy extraction, and the use of military force against civilian protestors. Trump's allies are reportedly discussing building an administration around loyalists who would "stretch legal and governance boundaries," while his former advisors warn of irreparable damage to the country in a second term. The tracker also outlines Trump's proposed immigration policies, ideological purity tests for immigrant applicants, and plans to prosecute charities and nonprofits supporting immigration and asylum.

via Just Security|
#autocracy#dictatorship#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Rhetoric Draws Disturbing Parallels to Hitler, Ignites Controversy"

Joe Biden's campaign has been consistently comparing Donald Trump's rhetoric to that of Adolf Hitler, as they believe Trump's recent comments about immigrants and his use of derogatory language towards political opponents echo Hitler's words. Biden's campaign aims to highlight the threats to democracy posed by Trump and his supporters, while also emphasizing Biden's ability to handle the economy. This strategy was influenced by Biden's meeting with historians who encouraged him to call out Trump's authoritarian language. Although there are risks involved in making such comparisons, Biden's campaign believes it is necessary to make the stakes clear and prevent the normalization of Trump's rhetoric.

via POLITICO|
#campaign-strategy#donald-trump#hitler-comparisons
politics2 years ago

Former House Jan. 6 Panel Members Sound Alarm on Trump's Ongoing Threat in 2024

Former members of the Jan. 6 House select committee, many of whom were ousted in the 2022 midterm elections, are warning that a second Trump presidency could endanger American democracy and lead to destabilizing events similar to those following the 2020 election. They express concerns about Trump potentially mass pardoning January 6th defendants and even himself if his cases are still pending. These former lawmakers argue that the republic will be tested to its limits if Trump seeks the Republican nomination and returns to the White House. They emphasize the need for vigilance against threats to democracy and highlight the weaknesses in the system that were revealed by the January 6th attack.

via CBS News|
#2024-election#american-democracy#jan-6-committee
politics2 years ago

"American Democracy Teeters on the Brink: A Bipartisan Analysis"

A recent poll by Grinnell College reveals that a majority of Americans, including Republicans, believe that American democracy is under threat. Concerns about election integrity are particularly prevalent among Republicans, with only about 1 in 8 expressing confidence that the final count in the 2024 elections will match voter intent. This skepticism could potentially benefit former President Donald Trump if he runs for office again in 2024 and seeks to cast doubt on the election results. Another survey by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) shows that both Trump and President Biden are seen as threats to American democracy by a significant portion of the population, with a Trump victory more likely to be perceived as a sign of a broken democracy. However, those engaging in local-level politics may have a more positive view of the system's functionality.

via The Washington Post|
#american-democracy#election-integrity#partisan-divide
politics2 years ago

"Biden's Candid Conversation: Trump, Democracy, and SCOTUS Ethics"

President Joe Biden expressed concern about the current U.S. Supreme Court, describing it as extreme and questioning its commitment to upholding the rule of law. While he believes that the court would ultimately sustain the rule of law, he emphasized the need for ethics rules and basic rules of ethics for Supreme Court justices. Biden discussed the threats to democracy posed by Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy and warned against the desire of "MAGA Republicans" to weaken institutions and shift power towards the president. He also faulted his own Democratic Party for not effectively addressing the anxieties of Americans unsettled by economic and demographic change. Biden called on Americans to engage with those who have embraced extremism and emphasized the importance of voting in the upcoming presidential election.

via ProPublica|
#donald-trump#joe-biden#maga-republicans
politics2 years ago

"Biden's Tribute to McCain and Warning Against Threats to Democracy"

President Joe Biden delivered a speech in Arizona, emphasizing the importance of engagement and community in protecting democracy. He criticized the Republican Party for being driven by MAGA extremists and warned that their extreme agenda could fundamentally alter American democracy. Biden called for putting partisanship aside and prioritizing the country's interests. He condemned political violence and emphasized the need to respect free and fair elections. Biden also paid tribute to the late Senator John McCain, highlighting the courage and vision he embodied. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump announced that he will not attend the third Republican presidential primary debate, citing its negative impact on the party.

via CNN|
#democracy#joe-biden#john-mccain