How Trump administration lies are being used to subvert democracy (Opinion)
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
The piece treats disagreement with its political narrative as proof of “authoritarianism,” then builds the rest on that assumption. When every contested claim is labeled a lie and every personnel change is cast as a purge, readers are pushed to fear the outcome before debating the facts. Conservatives are not indifferent to truth or institutions.
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Lies are just one of the tools authoritarians use to subvert democracy. Ignoring the rule of law, installing loyalists in positions of power, eliminating career soldiers, attorneys, and diplomats who don’t pass the loyalty test, demonizing a free press, and investigating and prosecuting perceived enemies are all part of the strategy.
But it’s the audacious lies that demonstrate most visibly that authoritarianism is here.
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The piece treats disagreement with its political narrative as proof of “authoritarianism,” then builds the rest on that assumption. When every contested claim is labeled a lie and every personnel change is cast as a purge, readers are pushed to fear the outcome before debating the facts.
Conservatives are not indifferent to truth or institutions. We simply don’t equate the permanent bureaucracy with democracy itself. Replacing senior officials can be legitimate accountability, not a coup, especially when agencies have drifted into unaccountable power and selective enforcement. A press that demands deference while dismissing half the country is not the same as a free press.
The real test is rule of law, due process, and public trust applied consistently, including to prosecutors and investigators. Democracy is not protected by insulating institutions from voters. It is protected by lawful limits, transparent standards, and equal treatment.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.