The speed is breathtaking. In just a month, Trump has executed what can only be called "Crash a Democracy in 30 Days for Dummies." The changes happening in America aren't merely policy shifts – they represent a fundamental dismantling of democratic norms at a pace that should alarm everyone.
American Citizens Are Being Disappeared
Let's be clear about what's happening: American citizens are being kidnapped by ICE. A Chicago man was held for 10 hours despite showing proof of citizenship, then released without paperwork or documentation. This isn't an isolated incident – it's a preview of what's to come for all Americans.
Meanwhile, citizens from Canada, Germany, France, and the UK are being detained without due process, prompting unprecedented travel advisories warning their nationals about visiting the United States. Canada's Jasmine Mooney was held for 10 days, shackled, and denied basic comfort items despite having a legal work visa.
This is not America – this is what happens in authori…
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