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Trump's Power Moves Spark Authoritarian Concerns Worldwide

9/28/2025

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Donald Trump’s power consolidation raises concerns about authoritarian patterns in Venezuela, Turkey, and Hungary.
He has moved quickly, threatening to revoke media licenses and targeting political opponents.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted Comey, while Trump ordered crackdowns on groups he claims fund political violence.
Experts compare his approach with Erdogan, but he has not wielded the DOJ against rivals.

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Story summary

Donald Trump’s power consolidation raises concerns about authoritarian patterns in Venezuela, Turkey, and Hungary.
He has moved quickly, threatening to revoke media licenses and targeting political opponents.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted Comey, while Trump ordered crackdowns on groups he claims fund political violence.
Experts compare his approach with Erdogan, but he has not wielded the DOJ against rivals.