By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Donald Trump’s behavior has steadily worsened, exceeding expectations of his “grotesquerie” to feed an “outrage addiction.” His mental and physical states have noticeably deteriorated, leading to corruption, incompetence, policy illiteracy, extremism, authoritarianism, and even treason. Trump’s actions consistently undermine democratic institutions and align with dictatorial regimes, demonstrating a desire to become a dictator himself. His actions are aimed at destroying everything everywhere, all the time.
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Donald Trump – and American democracy – is getting exponentially worse. It feels like the last ten months have stretched into a decade, and the collective feeling is that things are spiraling downward with increasing speed. The sentiment is that what happened before the election – the warnings, the fears – have unfortunately come true. The election itself, framed as a significant win, may have been a misstep, setting the stage for an administration seemingly unable to maintain momentum. The perception is that the MAGA movement attempted too much, too quickly, and is now crumbling.
American democracy, or what’s left of it, seems to be gasping for breath. The rule of law, if it ever existed fully, is being eroded, with the focus solely on Trump and his interests. The term “American democracy” itself is viewed as an oxymoron, a far cry from any idealized version. The sense is that we are living in unprecedented times, an “unhinged” era, where impeachment is not just a consideration, but a necessity. The Republican Party, deemed complicit by inaction, is seen as enabling this authoritarian slide. It’s almost as if they’re treating this administration like a reckless, self-serving “Make-A-Wish” event, with the price being the well-being of the population. The overall aura of immorality is disheartening.
Wealth disparity is deepening, and endless examples of grifting and corruption are on display. The idea that a country should prioritize its people seems to have been abandoned. The running of a felonious rapist, and traitor for the second time is said to be the death of the American dream. Even if the effects aren’t immediately felt by everyone, the erosion of democratic principles is a stark reality. Trump is viewed as actively trying to bypass democratic norms, with one party seemingly attempting to establish a one-party system.
This strategy to “disable democracy” may well succeed if the electorate continues to be divided. The narrative points to systemic corruption, the collapse of institutions, and the abandonment of the principles of good government, all benefiting Trump and his allies. The corruption, it seems, starts at the very top. The perception is of an administration staffed with unqualified individuals, dismantling the professional core. The story is a collapse of accountability, where the rule of law is failing. In the future, the prediction is that there will be a widespread need to pay off police and local politicians, creating a culture of corruption.
The GOP is seen as actively concealing corruption and packing courts. The constant attacks on the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized are occurring, not out of malice, but through a perversion of Christian principles and ideals. It is believed that with Trump in office, Democracy has been lost. The obvious and troubling reality of Trump’s mental fitness is another concern. The idea that the country has always been a series of scams is floated, and that the credibility it had was lost when citizens united passed.
The point of view is that politicians who achieve power through extremism have no choice but to continue escalating their rhetoric and actions to keep their base energized. The argument is that MAGA Christian Nationalism is essentially a white supremacist, neo-Nazism movement. The impact is felt through the passage of time, the feeling of a decade passing in a year, and that the damage has already been done.
The speed with which the Trump administration operated in its early days, “beheading the federal government,” is seen as a strategic move to solidify power. There’s a concern that Trump has positioned successors to continue the agenda of destruction, even after his time in office is over.
The prevailing view is that things are getting worse, with the damage being compared to a tornado’s destructive path. The blame is placed on Americans themselves for their gullibility and culpability in the current state of affairs. The feeling is that the election’s outcome has resulted in the destruction of democratic norms.