The article discusses concerns regarding the potential drift of the United States towards autocracy under President Donald Trump, characterized by numerous executive orders that consolidate power in the White House. M. Gessen, a writer who experienced Russia's shift toward autocracy, draws parallels with Trump's administration. They highlight a series of unconventional policies that challenge long-standing democratic values and implicate the reshaping of political norms, whether or not these proposals succeed in legislation, they significantly affect the landscape of American democracy.
President Trump's administration is challenging traditional democratic norms through a series of executive orders, prompting concerns about the potential slide toward autocracy in the U.S.
M. Gessen compares Trump’s policies to Putin's strategies, revealing historical patterns of how power can be consolidated in ways that threaten democracy.
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