WASHINGTON, USA: In the current U.S. presidential campaign, a significant debate centers on the potential impacts on democracy depending on who gets elected. Democrats argue that former President Donald Trump, if reelected, will undermine and potentially destroy democratic institutions. They warn that his return to power could jeopardize the principles and structures that uphold American democracy.
On the other side, Trump’s Republican supporters contend that it is actually the Democrats who are undermining democracy. They accuse the Democratic Party of exerting undue pressure on President Joe Biden to step down from the race after the primary elections, suggesting that such actions compromise the democratic process.
This debate raises critical questions about the extent of a president’s power to influence or even dismantle democratic systems. VOA’s Dora Mekouar delves into whether any single president truly has the capability to destroy democracy, examining the balance of power, institutional safeguards, and the role of public accountability in maintaining democratic governance.
