M. Gessen discusses Donald Trump's return for a second term, emphasizing his shift from an 'accidental president' to a more powerful figure intent on implementing an aggressive agenda, 'Project 2025.' Gessen highlights concerns over Trump's radical plans, including potential crackdowns on LGBTQ rights and free speech. Having analyzed authoritarianism throughout their career, Gessen sees these developments as part of a broader trend towards totalitarianism and imperialism within Trump's administration, illustrating the risks posed to dissent and civil liberties in the United States.
Gessen argues that Trump has evolved from being an 'accidental president' to embodying an increasingly 'imperialist' and 'totalitarian' persona, enacting his radical Project 2025 agenda.
Discussing the chill on dissent, Gessen highlights the efforts of the Trump administration to stifle critics, creating an environment that undermines free speech and civil liberties.
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