"I will be talking with, and writing about, scholars, activists, legal theorists, politicians, elections officials, and others who are charting-and in many cases resisting-the Trumpian assault on democracy. By looking at how the actions of the Trump administration fit into a pattern of authoritarian governance developed by governments around the world and across the decades of modern history, my aim is to empower readers to think big picture about what this moment means and how to best resist the slide to autocracy."
"Trump, Stephen Miller, Steve Bannon, JD Vance, Elon Musk, and the other horsemen of the authoritarian apocalypse like to paint their political triumph as inevitable. Yet there is nothing God-given in this trajectory. Poll after poll has shown that most Americans oppose the key elements of their agenda. If Trumpism wins, it will not be because of its enduring popularity; it will be because the opposition remains fragmented."
The Trump administration exhibits features of authoritarian governance, including elevation of the strongman, normalization of illegality, and efforts to reshape institutions toward autocracy. Key figures such as Trump, Stephen Miller, Steve Bannon, JD Vance, and Elon Musk promote narratives of inevitability despite widespread public opposition to core policies. Polls show most Americans oppose key agenda elements. The durability of authoritarian projects depends less on popularity than on whether opposition forces remain fragmented or cohere. Comparative study of global authoritarian playbooks can help citizens and institutions strategize resistance and defend democratic norms.
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