Editorial: The New York Times

• Trump is bypassing the legislature by imposing tariffs and defunding institutions without Congressional approval.
• He is defying federal courts by ignoring orders and utilizing the National Guard.
• Declares national emergencies under false pretexts to justify his actions.
• Uses military power for domestic control.
• Wielding his office power for personal profit, significantly boosting his organization's income.
• Controls information, firing officials who report unfavorable data.
• Persecutes his political enemies and threatens Democrats with the death penalty.
• Attempts to control universities and stifles dissent and speech.
• Vilifies marginalized groups.
• Creates a cult of personality, proclaiming himself the only one capable of restoring the country.
• Manipulates the law by urging Republicans to gerrymander their states for future elections.

Conclusion: The United States has not reached full autocracy, but these signs show how far it has moved in that direction and how much more Trump could do during his tenure.

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