Assessing Trump's Authoritarian Promises

In this podcast episode, Andrew Sullivan reflects on what he got wrong and right about Donald Trump and his authoritarian promises in 2016. Sullivan highlights the specific concerns he had, such as the potential deportation of unauthorized immigrants, the ban on Muslim immigrants, threats to opponents including Hillary Clinton, and support for war crimes. However, he acknowledges that Trump did not fulfill these promises. While there were instances where Trump exceeded his authority, such as sending the military to the border, it was not on the scale of what was feared. Sullivan suggests that Trump's authoritarian rhetoric did not materialize, and it is likely because he is more interested in his ego and personal glory than exerting control over others.