Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

bigtree

(92,979 posts)

1. What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Wed Oct 8, 2025, 11:15 AM

Wednesday

Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker 1h
I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Link to tweet

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

4 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

leftstreet greatauntoftriplets kcoates Wednesdays

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Trump threatening to arrest the Democratic mayor and governor of the state and city he's invaded with military forces. [View all] bigtree Wednesday OP

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism? bigtree Wednesday #1

DURec leftstreet Wednesday #2

K&R. nt Wednesdays Wednesday #3