Andrew Sullivan, one of America's best known political observers and writers, reflects on his mistakes about Donald Trump, including concerns about authoritarianism. They discuss the implications of Trump's actions on the erosion of the rule of law and checks and balances in the United States. The speaker also explores Trump's policies on immigration, DEI, foreign policy, and border control, and their potential impacts. They emphasize the importance of fair-minded criticism and changing one's opinion in sustaining a pluralistic democracy.