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Trump's Authoritarian Tactics Threaten Democracy, Critics Warn
4/13/2025
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- Donald Trump's second presidency has seen a troubling rise in punitive measures against political adversaries, notably targeting former officials Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs through executive orders. Critics, including former aide Olivia Troye, express deep concern, warning that such authoritarian tactics undermine democracy and stifle dissent, echoing the grim realities of failed democracies.
