Editorial: Le Monde

• Concerns about the state of democracy in the United States are mounting, particularly with Trump's reluctance to guarantee a peaceful transition of power.
• The Republican candidate, Donald Trump, toys with conspiracy theories to downplay the assault on the Capitol in January 2021.
• Trump has labeled his political opponents as the 'enemy within,' an act that would have caused national commotion a few weeks ago.
• The Supreme Court of the United States, largely shaped by Trump, has worked to prevent him from being held accountable for his actions before November 5.
• The richest man in the United States, Elon Musk, is using his wealth and social media platforms to spread misinformation.
• It is estimated that one in four Republican voters believes that, in the event of an electoral defeat, Trump should declare the results invalid.

Conclusion: Trump's attitude and stance, backed by powerful figures and some institutions, is causing a devastating effect on the health of US democracy.

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