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US trending toward authoritarianism

The United States is exhibiting signs of authoritarianism, including erosion of institutions and expansion of executive power, with potential consequences for democratic governance.

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Jan 11, 2026

The United States is officially no longer considered a democracy and is now globally recognized as an authoritarian state

The claim that "The United States is officially no longer considered a democracy and is now globally recognized as an authoritarian state" is not supported by a single, formal international reclassifi...

Jan 6, 2026

Has Trump ever praised other authoritarian leaders?

Yes: over the years Donald Trump has repeatedly praised and expressed fondness for a range of leaders widely described by journalists and analysts as authoritarian — from Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and El...