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Undermining Democracy: Unpacking Trump’s Attacks on Institutions
The tumultuous administration of the 45th President of the United States was marked by relentless attacks on established norms, procedures, and institutions that form the bedrock of American democracy.
Undermining Democracy: Unpacking Trump’s Attacks on Institutions
In American politics, few presidents have tested the resilience of democratic institutions like Donald Trump.
His tumultuous tenure as the 45th President of the United States was marked by relentless attacks on established norms, procedures, and institutions that form the bedrock of American democracy. From the judiciary to the media, from intelligence agencies to election processes, Trump’s presidency was a sustained assault on the pillars of governance.
Dismantling Traditions
One of the most conspicuous aspects of Trump’s presidency was his propensity to disregard conventions that previous administrations had upheld.
Whether it was his refusal to release his tax returns, his dismissal of intelligence briefings, or his unprecedented use of social media to…
