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Trump might have to be prosecuted to save American democracy, an expert on authoritarianism argues
NYU historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat spoke to Insider about the ongoing threat to democracy posed by Januar…
Charles R. Davis
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Trump has preached 'unity' since his assassination attempt, but he could become even more radical in the aftermath
Former President Donald Trump spoke of "unity" in his RNC speech, but some experts believe he'll be…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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Project 2025 is moving ahead whether Trump is elected or not
Donald Trump wants to distance himself from The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 playbook. But th…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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Politically motivated 'swatting' incidents reveal how common anti-government terrorism is becoming, expert warns
Increasing instances of "swatting" attacks targeting politicians are a sign of a declining democrac…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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Historian says Trump has been 're-educating' his followers to embrace violence and that Matt Gaetz is now doing the same
Donald Trump and Matt Gaetz are teaching their followers to see violence "in a positive light," NYU…
Charles R. Davis
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Mary Trump believes her uncle will 'take revenge' on DeSantis if he ever returns to the Oval Office
Recent reports suggest former President Donald Trump may be looking to stifle Gov. Ron DeSantis' po…
Hannah Getahun
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The attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband echoed threats pro-Trump rioters made during the Capitol riot. An expert on authoritarianism warns there could be more to come.
Several media outlets reported that Paul Pelosi's attacker on Friday morning was searching for Hous…
Charles R. Davis
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Trump wanted to be at the Capitol riot because his presence would have been the key to a successful coup, historian speculates
Trump recently revealed that he wanted to reach the Capitol but was stopped by the Secret Service, …
Matthew Loh
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DeSantis is a 'very dangerous individual' because he has 'already absorbed all the lessons of Trump' but doesn't have any of the baggage, an expert on fascism argues
"He's readying himself for a national run, if it's in 2024 or later. And he's a very dangerous indi…
Azmi Haroun,Charles R. Davis
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Trump was 'extremely disciplined in grifting' and trying to use the presidency to make money, expert on fascism says
The January 6 committee's hearing this week focused on Trump's massive fundraising efforts followin…
Erin Snodgrass,Charles R. Dav…
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Pelosi attack suspect says he was motivated by politics, telling police that Democrats had been 'persecuting' Trump
In a jailhouse interview, David DePape echoed former President Donald Trump, falsely claiming Democ…
Charles R. Davis
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A look at Giorgia Meloni's ascent to power as a far-right leader set to become Italy's next prime minister
Meloni led the Brothers of Italy party to victory after co-founding the party in 2012 and becoming …
Natalie Musumeci
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Accusing Rudy Giuliani of being drunk on election night can incorrectly 'reinforce that idea that these were not serious people,' an authoritarianism expert says
Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat told Insider that autocrats and "people like Trump" surround themselves wi…
Taiyler Simone Mitchell,Charl…
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Donald Trump Jr. calls on Trump supporters to sign his father's birthday card and pay for the privilege
The former president's other fundraising efforts include touting a "Great MAGA King Status" title t…
Matthew Loh
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A timeline of threats against Nancy Pelosi that preceded the attack on her husband
The motive of Paul Pelosi's attacker was not yet clear but reports said he shouted "Where is Nancy?…
Hannah Getahun
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Biden met with historians who warned him about threats to democracy and compared the current moment to the pre-Civil War era, report says
The historians warned President Joe Biden about the rise of totalitarianism around the world, sourc…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband is dangerous escalation of political violence because individuals now feel 'empowered' to carry out these acts alone, extremism expert says
The suspect's apparent motives are eerily similar to events that unfolded inside the Capitol on Jan…
Erin Snodgrass,Charles R. Dav…
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Presidential advisers, confidants claim Trump has made himself into a victim amid the pandemic, according to report
"I had this great economy, and they made me shut it down," Trump has said repeatedly, an outside ad…
Lauren Frias
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Expert who warned of Trump's fascist behavior: America is entering a new era of political instability
Ruth Ben-Ghiat says although Trump is leaving office, his loyalists who remain in power could creat…
Ruth Ben-Ghiat
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Historians and election experts warn Trump is behaving like Mussolini and despots that the US usually condemns
"This is the way dictators come to power," historian Michael Beschloss warned of Trump's behavior i…