Authoritarianism and American Values

This chapter examines President Bukele's authoritarian governance in El Salvador, particularly his extreme measures against gang violence and the subsequent mass incarceration of suspected criminals. It contrasts the rise of these draconian policies with the foundational principles of U.S. democracy, questioning the ramifications for civil liberties and suggesting a troubling trend of American political factions accepting such governance in the name of safety. The discussion also engages with deportation policies affecting American citizens, critiquing their potential to erode constitutional rights amid a backdrop of rising authoritarianism.