Trump's Assault on Democracy: How He Deliberately Weakened U.S. Institutions Ahead of the Midterms

"Trump is WEAKENING US institutions."Professor of US and International Politics Scott Lucas argues the Trump administration has weakened key US institutions ahead of the midterm elections. https://t.co/npl4J2pIva News Analysis & Summary Professor Scott Lucas, an expert in U.S. and international politics, argues that the Trump administration systematically weakened key American institutions from the Department of Justice and the intelligence community to the State Department and the electoral process itself. This was not accidental; it was a calculated strategy to consolidate executive power and eliminate checks and balances. By politicizing the DOJ, firing independent inspectors general, undermining the civil service, and attacking the media as 'the enemy of the people,' Trump eroded public trust in the very structures that uphold American democracy. His refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power in 2020 was the culmination of this effort. In my opinion, this deliberate erosion of institutional integrity poses a far greater long-term threat than any single policy failure. It weakens the resilience of American democracy against future authoritarian leaders. The midterm elections became a battleground not just for control of Congress, but for the survival of these institutions. Voters must recognize that restoring institutional independence is essential not just for the next four years, but for the next century. Source: @AlArabiya_Eng on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 2,095 Likes: 5 Published: July 18, 2026, 3:00 am