As Donald Trump approaches his first 100 days in office, his administration is actively targeting key American institutions, leading to widespread unease among political leaders. Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed her fear of retaliation for voicing dissent, highlighting a broader atmosphere of intimidation that transcends typical political maneuvers. Mark Leibovich emphasized that this environment deviates from democratic governance characterized by debate and persuasion, indicating a slide towards authoritarianism marked by intimidation and potential violence. The panelists discussed these issues in the context of the administration's influence over courts, universities, and government agencies.
"It is so pervasive, what she is talking about... Sheâs talking about physical fear."
"Governing is supposed to take place by politics, by persuasion, by debate. Authoritarianism is by intimidation, by threat, by violence in some cases."
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