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Most Americans agree: Trump is a dictator destroying the country



A new poll shows that a majority of Americans think President Donald Trump has
acted like a dictator, validating the beliefs of the millions who attended
recent “No Kings” protests.

Released Wednesday, the poll from the Public Religion Research Institute
found that 56% of respondents agreed with the notion that “Trump is a
potentially dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys
American democracy.” The share who agreed with that idea has increased 4
percentage points since March, when PRRI previously asked the question.

By contrast, only 41% said that Trump is “a strong leader who should be given
the power he needs to restore America’s greatness.”




 



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This past weekend, millions of Americans took to the streets to express their
displeasure with Trump’s leadership style. The “No Kings” protest movement
argues that Trump has abused the power of the presidential office, ignoring
laws and traditions while personally profiting from the federal government.

The protesters have adopted the argument that was central to the American
Revolution—that monarchical tyranny is inferior to representative democracy.



The new poll also shows that the position of congressional Republicans is also
in a distinct minority. Republicans like House Speaker Mike Johnson falsely
claimed that the “No Kings” rally-goers “hate America.” Other conservatives
falsely alleged that protesters were pro-terrorism and -violence.

Republicans have stood by and allowed Trump to operate without oversight,
refusing to use their congressional majorities to investigate or criticize his
overreach. Instead, Republicans have pushed to fund his attacks on immigrants,
the federal government, and American life more generally.




 



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Reflecting the worries expressed in the poll, reports on Tuesday detailed
Trump’s plan to personally loot $230 million from the Department of Justice due
to him having faced federal investigation. His administration is also working
to prosecute Democratic leaders who have opposed his policies, and it is even
partially demolishing the White House to install additional gaudy,
dictator-style décor.

His administration has tried to rewrite history, using federal websites to
hide accomplishments by ethnic minorities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. He
has purged inspectors general who were, until then, providing governmental
oversight. He is also attacking voting rights, seeking to disenfranchise voters
who may not back the Republican Party.

He is even using the power of the government to attack the freedom of speech.

This new poll shows Americans understand the seriousness of the situation,
even if the Republicans marching in lockstep with Trump refuse to acknowledge
reality.



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