Trump an 'aspiring authoriarian', says US historian Allan Lichtman
He warns that Americans should be "very much prepared" if US President Trump attempts to overturn the results "by any means at his disposal", given the President's poor polling ratings and potential effects on the Republican Party's results.
According to acclaimed American historian Allan Lichtman, President Trump governs by utilizing executive orders, exhibiting traits of an aspiring authoritarian. Lichtman, who authored "The 13 Keys to the White House," discussed Trump's tactics with Euronews as the US gears up for its midterm elections later this year.
Lichtman cautioned that Americans should brace themselves if Trump attempts to overturn election results using any means available to him. The historian cited Trump's poor polling ratings and the potential impact on the Republican Party's performance in the elections. Historically, a US president with such low ratings tends to lose around 40 House seats and 6 Senate seats, but with strong Democratic Party support, the midterms appear to be a favorable election for the Democrats.
Moreover, Lichtman warned that if Trump were to lose the midterms, he might govern by executive order even more aggressively than previously observed. He stressed that those who believe in US democracy must remain vigilant during the final two years of Trump's term as the nation prepares for mid-term elections on November 3, 2026.
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