is the US still a viable #democracy in a world where autocracies (91) have just surpassed democracies (88) ?
Observers note that current situation in the U.S. is #unprecedented, mentioning Presidential pardons of 1,500 anti-democratic activists who supported violently overthrowing an election; firing independent agency #watchdogs without due process; purging apolitical police and military brass and numerous federal programs.
As exec branch blatantly challenges & defies #judiciary, and acolytes rapidly dismantle role of govt under leadership of President who expresses contempt at free speech and institutions, threatens unconstitutional #reprisals against political enemies, and has used his position to insure personal benefits for self and allies worries the world.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-democracy-report-1.7486317
