The warning signs are no longer hypothetical. In April 2025, NPR reported that political scientists now widely agree: Donald Trump’s second term shows clear authoritarian behavior. He’s punishing perceived enemies, replacing career professionals with loyalists, and ignoring court rulings when they don’t suit his agenda. This isn’t strength. It’s control.
Studies show misinformation is at an all-time high, and media freedom is deteriorating. Trump’s attacks on judges and universities aren’t about policy; they’re about power. In this environment, every branch of government must decide where it stands. History shows that when democracy erodes, it’s because those in power didn’t act soon enough.
I urge you to lead. Introduce safeguards to limit executive overreach. Speak clearly and publicly to your constituents. Support federal protections for independent institutions. We can’t wait for this to get worse. We need truth, law, and accountability now.
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