Donald Trump denounced as greatest threat to US democratic institutions

Two opinion pieces argue that former President Donald Trump poses the greatest danger to the United States' democratic system. They claim his influence has led to a highly politicized Congress and Supreme Court, and that his outreach to authoritarian leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un undermines traditional US alliances. The authors also accuse Trump of spreading misinformation on climate change, inflation and cost‑of‑living issues, and of using false narratives to evade accountability for legal convictions and business failures. The pieces call for vigilant citizen participation to protect the Constitution and democratic processes.

The commentary emphasizes the need for active voting and civic engagement to counter what is portrayed as an existential threat to American institutions.