Trump's Presidency and Democratic Erosion in the US

Under former President Donald Trump, the United States experienced significant shifts in its democratic values and political landscape, with concerns about increasing authoritarian tendencies. Trump's presidency saw a growing influence of wealthy elites and corporate interests, which undermined democratic principles like equal representation. His administration's unconventional approach to public relations, particularly with the Justice Department, aimed at maintaining his agenda, sometimes at the expense of traditional independence. Trump asserted significant executive power, often bypassing Congress to implement policies such as imposing tariffs and deporting immigrants, marking a departure from previous collaborative approaches with lawmakers. Analysts have warned that these actions echo those of other elected authoritarians, raising alarms about the potential erosion of American democracy. Despite these shifts, Trump's policies, including economic ones, continue to be debated and scrutinized.