Is American democracy in irreversible decline? Paul Krugman argues the crisis runs deep, with Trump as a symptom, not the cause. Supported by the Supreme Court and an authoritarian GOP, democratic norms erode as power tilts toward autocracy. Polarization fuels this shift, far beyond one leader’s tenure. Discover the full analysis: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/declining-american-democracy-trump #PaulKrugman #AmericanDemocracy #GOP #Authoritarianism #PoliticalPolarization #Trump #Voteview #BrightLineWatch