Is America heading toward autocracy under Trump? Obama’s stark warning for the world’s oldest democracy

Barack Obama cautioned that the U.S. is nearing the normalization of behaviors seen in autocratic regimes, drawing parallels to Hungary's political model. He emphasized the importance of facts and rebuked falsehoods about the 2020 election, urging a collective defense of democratic norms. Despite his concerns, Obama expressed optimism, encouraging action and coalition-building to address injustice and authoritarian tendencies.