"According to the Democracy Report 2026 by the Varieties of Democracies Institute (V-Dem), suppression and intimidation of media and dissenting voices are key reasons for the derailment of democracy in the United States."
"The United States fell from .84 to .74 on the Electoral democracy index (EDI), and from 0.75 to 0.57 on the Liberal Democracy index (LDI)-the largest annual decline in US history."
"Freedom of expression is now at its lowest level since the end of WWII, indicating a significant regression in democratic values and civil liberties."
Recent presidential approval polls show significant disapproval among Trump voters, indicating possible buyer's remorse. This dissatisfaction presents an opportunity to attract disaffected voters toward alternatives, especially with midterm elections approaching. The Democracy Report 2026 highlights a decline in U.S. democracy, citing media suppression and intimidation as key factors. The U.S. scores poorly on democracy indices, reflecting a drop in media freedom and accountability. The upcoming elections could shift control away from those who support harmful policies.
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