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Peek Behind the Curtains: The Last Election in America

Trump’s intentions extend beyond merely winning an election. There is a growing concern that Trump’s ultimate goal is to transform the United States into a dictatorship.

Libby Winkler
4 min readAug 12, 2024
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Peek Behind the Curtains: The Last Election in America

As we approach the 2024 presidential election, the political landscape is fraught with tension, uncertainty, and an unnerving sense of urgency.

Donald Trump, the controversial and polarizing figure who once held the highest office in the land, is determined to make a comeback. His intentions, however, seem to extend beyond merely winning an election. There is a growing concern that Trump’s ultimate goal is to transform the United States into a dictatorship.

Trump’s Authoritarian Aspirations

During his first term, Trump often displayed authoritarian tendencies, ranging from undermining democratic institutions to disparaging the free press.

His relentless attacks on the judiciary, attempts to discredit electoral processes, and the incitement of his supporters to distrust democratic norms all point to a dangerous flirtation with autocracy.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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