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Trump Meets with El Salvador's Bukele: A Tyrant or a Model to Copy? Plus: Trump's Proposal to Deport Citizens There

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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Authoritarianism and American Values

This chapter critically explores the implications of President Trump's admiration for El Salvador's authoritarian leader, juxtaposing it with American ideals of justice and due process. It highlights significant human rights concerns within El Salvador's judicial system and critiques the alignment of certain American factions with authoritarian models. The discussion emphasizes the importance of Enlightenment values in safeguarding individual liberties against emerging authoritarian trends in U.S. governance.

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