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Authoritarian tendencies in the US

The United States exhibiting competitive authoritarian tendencies under Donald Trump's influence, with expanded executive power and erosion of civil norms.

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Jan 24, 2026
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How did Trump's dishonesty impact public trust in government?

’s pattern of public falsehoods and persistent attacks on institutions measurably eroded confidence in core democratic processes for many Americans, shifting perceptions about elections, the media, sc...

Jan 7, 2026
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Did President Trump say this was our last Christmas?

President Donald Trump did not utter the exact phrase "this was our last Christmas," but on Christmas Day he posted an ominous line — "Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!" — in social media t...

Jan 27, 2026

How has the mainstream media’s use of terms like ‘fascist’ and ‘authoritarian’ affected public perception of Trump?

Mainstream outlets escalated use of labels like “” and “authoritarian” for during the 2023–2024 cycle, a surge reflected in mainstream summaries of scholarship and commentary . That language sharpened...

Jan 11, 2026

Is Donald trump far right

The short answer: Donald Trump exhibits many characteristics associated with the contemporary far right—nativism, authoritarian populist style, and normalization of political violence in rhetoric—whil...

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