- cross-posted to:
- news@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- news@lemmy.world
Summary
Donald Trumpās re-election has sparked fears of an āimperial presidencyā as he plans to expand presidential power, backed by a compliant Republican Congress and Supreme Court.
Trumpās agenda includes dismantling federal agencies, mass deportations, cutting education funding, restricting transgender rights, and a renewed āAmerica Firstā foreign policy, potentially isolating the U.S. and straining alliances like NATO.
Critics warn of authoritarian tendencies, with plans to target political enemies and loosen rule of law constraints.
Civil society groups anticipate resistance, but experts fear Trump could invoke extreme measures like the Insurrection Act to quell opposition.
To be very fair there is value to experts confirming something that is already widely speculated, and there are organizations and groups who need to prepare for likely Trump actions. Itās just that in this case what theyāre confirming is obvious and therefore not very useful.