The author, an Egyptian-American, reflects on the striking similarities between the authoritarianism of Abdel Fatah al-Sisi in Egypt and Donald Trump's regime in the U.S. Through conversations with their parents, the article highlights the deepening concerns over state power, political zealotry, and the handling of dissent in America. Despite significant anti-Trump protests in New York City, the author expresses frustration over the lack of genuine rage and grassroots revolutionary spirit among white Americans, suggesting that many prefer to view autocratic regimes through a racial lens, avoiding comparisons with Egypt.
Revolutions need feet on the ground, yes. But they also need rage, and lots of it. White Americans are the largest voting bloc...
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