As Donald Trump begins his second term as president, concerns for the future of American democracy loom large. Trump has consistently disregarded the results of the 2020 election and is suspected of attempting similar actions should he face defeat in 2024. The potential for him to run for a third term, despite constitutional limits, raises alarms. His administration's threats against political opponents and the ability to exploit power for personal justice further illustrate a concerning trajectory of lawlessness in governance. Observers believe that the ramifications of Trump's actions will extend beyond the U.S. and impact neighboring democracies, particularly Canada.
Trump has never accepted the results of the 2020 election, and attempted, by a combination of force and fraud, to have it overturned.
If these sound like extravagant fears, they are no more than a reflection of what Trump and the people around him have been saying for some time.
Trump has said he will use the powers of the presidency to "go after" his political enemies-including prosecution and jail.
The prospect is for a level of presidential lawlessness unknown even in Trump's first term.
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