The Threat to Democracy in Trump’s Words

Trump’s vow to end voting if re-elected threatens the core of democracy, signalling a shift toward authoritarianism that demands urgent attention and resistance.

In the high-octane spectacle that is the American presidential campaign, there’s always been a fair share of grandstanding, bizarre promises, and jaw-dropping statements. But what’s happening now in the Trump campaign is beyond the usual political theatre—it’s something far more sinister, something that threatens the very bedrock of democracy. And it’s …