"One year ago, everything was so different. In late October 2024, before the US presidential election, thoughtful Americans could certainly acknowledge the deep flaws of their country its injustices and inequality but they could still recognize it as the United States. A democracy. A place where the rule of law meant something. A nation led by a dignified and decent public servant, despite his advanced age and increasing frailty."
"Donald Trump is persecuting his political rivals or supposed enemies and demanding the justice department hand over $230m. Armed military personnel are being sent into American cities on false pretexts. The Pentagon, relabeled the Department of War, has in effect rid itself of day-to-day journalistic scrutiny as it spends what could amount to nearly $1tn of taxpayer money. Universities, law firms, news companies are buckling under the president's threats, and billionaires are treated like members of the royal family."
In late October 2025 the United States has undergone a rapid and severe erosion of democratic norms, institutions, and civil liberties. Suspected undocumented immigrants are being rounded up and denied due process, the White House East Wing is being demolished for a private ballroom, and the president is persecuting political rivals while demanding $230m from the justice department. Armed military forces are being deployed into cities on false pretexts. The Pentagon has been relabeled and is spending near $1tn with reduced journalistic scrutiny. Universities, law firms, and news organizations are yielding to threats, and wealthy elites receive preferential treatment, signaling a slide into authoritarianism.
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