400 days to save American democracy

During a long stay in the US, I saw how Trump exploits deep-seated structural weaknesses. The November 2026 midterm elections are now crucial.

Sep 17, 2025

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*‘A republic, if you can keep it’ (Benjamin Franklin). Display in the Old Stone House museum commemorating the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn. (Author’s photo.)*

I return to Europe from the US with a clear conclusion: American democrats (lowercase d) have 400 days to start saving US democracy. If next autu…

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