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US Democracy in Crisis
- The U.S. is facing serious threats to democracy, with institutions like Congress inert and the Supreme Court sending mixed signals.
- Democracy is endangered but not dead, as lawyers improve and public mobilization begins.
Autocratic Legalism Explained
- Trump uses "autocratic legalism", changing laws by elected means to weaken democracy.
- This legal approach masks authoritarian moves, unlike traditional overt authoritarianism.
Trump's Mix of Plan and Chaos
- Trump's governance mixes a prepared strategy with chaotic improvisation.
- Coalition tensions inside his team may slow his agenda.