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Critics Warn: Trumpism 2.0 Threatens Democracy and Freedom

5/6/2025

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In just 105 days of Trump's second term, critics are raising alarms about Trumpism 2.0, which they claim embodies authoritarianism and extremism. His proposed tariffs on foreign films evoke fears of communist-style control, while analysts warn that a relentless pursuit of power threatens to erode democratic institutions and foster a perilous political environment in the U.S.

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In just 105 days of Trump's second term, critics are raising alarms about Trumpism 2.0, which they claim embodies authoritarianism and extremism. His proposed tariffs on foreign films evoke fears of communist-style control, while analysts warn that a relentless pursuit of power threatens to erode democratic institutions and foster a perilous political environment in the U.S.