Unpacking Four Shocking Acts of Authoritarianism in Trump’s Presidency

The Trump administration's most alarming offense is its disregard for due process, evident in the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Despite judicial consensus on his return, both Trump and El Salvador's Bukele deflect responsibility. With legal challenges intensifying, the constitutional crisis looms larger. Trump’s maneuvers threaten academic freedom across prestigious universities, masking his true agenda beneath a guise of combating antisemitism. From market manipulation to targeting the ICC prosecutor, these efforts reveal a deeply troubling pattern of behavior focused on personal gain and authoritarian control.