Anne Applebaum emphasizes that the political culture is revealing signs of autocratic trends, noting Trump's actions resemble those of historical dictators, thus raising alarms about democracy's stability.
McKay Coppins points out that Trump's surreal yet successful campaign highlights a troubling shift in electoral behavior, showcasing the electorate's unsettling acceptance of his most extreme rhetoric.
Applebaum warns that the normalization of Trump's dictatorial comments suggests a dangerous precedent, indicating that voters may now expect and accept less democratic behaviors from their leaders.
Beyond electoral success, Coppins questions whether Trump's envisioned mandate truly reflects the electorate's will or simply a reflection of a divided national sentiment, complicating future governance.
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