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Trump's 2024 Run: A Threat to Democracy?

4/6/2025

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Donald Trump has hinted at a potential third presidential run, challenging the 22nd Amendment that limits terms. Experts caution that this could threaten American democracy and pave the way for authoritarianism. While some Republicans brush off his remarks as humor, others are investigating legal loopholes, mirroring strategies employed by autocrats worldwide.

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Donald Trump has hinted at a potential third presidential run, challenging the 22nd Amendment that limits terms. Experts caution that this could threaten American democracy and pave the way for authoritarianism. While some Republicans brush off his remarks as humor, others are investigating legal loopholes, mirroring strategies employed by autocrats worldwide.