The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump’s Rage at Obama Explodes, Unnerving Experts: “We’re in Trouble”
Jul 23, 2025
Ryan Enos, a Harvard professor specializing in government and authoritarianism, joins to discuss the alarming rise of threats to democracy posed by Trump’s recent rhetoric. He highlights how Trump's charged accusations against Obama and others reflect a dangerous manipulation of political power. Enos compares Trump’s actions to global authoritarian trends, emphasizing that the choice now lies between combating this shift or accepting it as America’s future. The conversation also touches on the impact of political rhetoric on public trust and democratic norms.
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Trump Escalates Authoritarianism
- Trump is escalating authoritarianism by threatening to prosecute political enemies using manufactured pretexts.
- This marks a new, dangerous phase of democratic breakdown in the U.S.
Brazen Falsehoods Signal Power
- Trump makes blatantly false claims to test limits of what he can get away with.
- Such brazen falsehoods are typical authoritarian tactics to erode democratic norms.
Tests Expand Authoritarian Power
- Trump's actions are "test balloons" to see how far he can push legal and democratic boundaries.
- Lack of pushback emboldens him to extend authoritarian power further.