Trump’s Brazen Takeover Of The Library Of Congress Is Another Direct Threat To Democracy

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We are, without question, one brisk step away from authoritarianism.

With his latest power grab, Donald Trump has made it clear: nothing is sacred—not even the Library of Congress. What was once a revered institution of learning, recordkeeping, and nonpartisan research is now under siege by a man whose ambitions know no legal or constitutional bounds.

Let’s be clear: the Library of Congress is not just a library. It is a vital pillar of our legislative branch...