As polarization deepens and the norms of liberal democracy are dismantled by a radicalized Republican Party, the eventual consequence is likely to be a radicalization of the left, which will only exacerbate the current political crisis.
The Republican Party is supporting President Trump’s second-term agenda, which includes attempts to dismantle birthright citizenship and pass legislation impacting healthcare, immigration, and the social safety net, while legal challenges and opposition from the ACLU and other organizations are underway.
Political violence in the United States is increasing and becoming normalized, with elected officials from both parties reporting death threats and swatting incidents, and the Federal Election Commission changing the rules to allow campaign funds to be used for security.
Trump’s approval rating is down, but public opinion may not matter as much as it once did, due to voter suppression, gerrymandering, and the decay of institutional checks on executive power.
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