Francis Fukuyama, a prominent American theorist and author of the famous book "The End of History," recently examined the impact of Donald Trump on the concept of the presidency in the United States. He criticized Trump's approaches, viewing him as a product of the rebellion against liberal democracy, and believes that Trump's presidency has turned into a kind of "dictatorship."
Power and Democracy
In this examination, Fukuyama referred to the distinction of the concept of power during Trump’s era and the Founding Fathers of the United States. He emphasized that Trump, relying on executive orders, is trying to influence the order and the Constitution, distancing himself from them. This theorist believes that Trump seeks to create a system where everything progresses based on the individual decisions of one person, while liberal democracy is based on collective participation and the principles of law.
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Consequences of the New Dictatorship
Fukuyama further pointed to the dangerous consequences of this change in the political system of America, stating: "Such an approach can lead to the weakening of democratic institutions and a decrease in public trust in the political system." He believes that if this trend continues, it may lead to the decline of the democratic system and the emergence of deeper crises in society.
This theorist also referred to the social and cultural changes that have arisen following Trump’s presidency. He emphasized that societies must pay attention to the continuity of democracy and the preservation of their liberal values and prevent any threats to these values.
In conclusion, Fukuyama expressed hope that the people of America and other democratic societies can, with a full understanding of the importance of liberal democracy, prevent existing threats and move towards strengthening democratic institutions and values.
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