I asked myself whether to make a poll but I think this topic is not good for that because it is way too much part of the political culture war. Recently Robert Kagan a political analyst published an article in The Washingon Post with the exact same title of this thread. (without question mark though)
I read a German version of the article published in a German journal. I am not sure where I agree or disagree. He has some pretty interesting and new thoughts/ insightful comparisons. Many will say it is pure fearmongering. I will provide you with a summary.
Here is the full version. Not sure whether accessible in your country.
It is worth to spend the time. The summary is pretty superficial.
Robert Kagan's article titled "A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable" argues that Donald Trump's return to the presidency would lead to a dictatorship in the United States. Kagan claims that Trump's power comes from his following, not from the institutions of American government, and his devoted voters love him precisely because he crosses lines and ignores the old boundaries. They feel empowered by it, and that in turn empowers him. Kagan further argues that Trump will not be contained by the courts or the rule of law. On the contrary, he is going to use the trials to display his power. That's why he wants them televised. Even before the trials begin, he is toying with the judges, forcing them to try to muzzle him, defying their orders. Kagan believes that the likeliest outcome of the trials will be to demonstrate our judicial system's inability to contain someone like Trump and, incidentally, to reveal its impotence as a check should he become president. Kagan also suggests that Trump could make himself a dictator for life if he chooses to do so.
I read a German version of the article published in a German journal. I am not sure where I agree or disagree. He has some pretty interesting and new thoughts/ insightful comparisons. Many will say it is pure fearmongering. I will provide you with a summary.
Here is the full version. Not sure whether accessible in your country.
It is worth to spend the time. The summary is pretty superficial.
Robert Kagan's article titled "A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable" argues that Donald Trump's return to the presidency would lead to a dictatorship in the United States. Kagan claims that Trump's power comes from his following, not from the institutions of American government, and his devoted voters love him precisely because he crosses lines and ignores the old boundaries. They feel empowered by it, and that in turn empowers him. Kagan further argues that Trump will not be contained by the courts or the rule of law. On the contrary, he is going to use the trials to display his power. That's why he wants them televised. Even before the trials begin, he is toying with the judges, forcing them to try to muzzle him, defying their orders. Kagan believes that the likeliest outcome of the trials will be to demonstrate our judicial system's inability to contain someone like Trump and, incidentally, to reveal its impotence as a check should he become president. Kagan also suggests that Trump could make himself a dictator for life if he chooses to do so.
