Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a history professor and expert on authoritarianism, delves into Trump's retributive actions and the hollowing of institutions. Anne-Lauren Bujon, a magazine editor and advisor, highlights the chilling normalization of militarized tactics and the erosion of legal constraints. Journalist Damien Alou examines how social media shapes political messaging, pointing out the dangerous reliance on viral content for policy decisions. Together, they dissect how Trump's influence reverberates across global politics, pointing to a troubling blend of power, grievance, and spectacle.
