Some harbor troubling nostalgia for a savage world where chauvinism reigns, women’s rights are trampled, and power thrives on deception and manipulation.

Donald Trump’s political philosophy resonates with such a vision, seemingly dragging America back to an era of Medieval darkness.

Under Trump, the U.S. risks embracing a Republican dictatorship prioritizing power consolidation over democracy. Governance is dictated by a corporate oligarchy and aristocratic elite controlling wealth, leaving low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities marginalized. Women’s rights face relentless attacks, and chauvinistic ideals are emboldened.

The resurgence of Medieval ideologies under Trump paints a grim picture. Policies reminiscent of private kidnapping prisons thrive under immigration control, perpetuating mass deportation and dehumanizing asylum seekers. Human dignity erodes as asylum seekers fleeing persecution are scapegoated, fueling societal cannibalism where the vulnerable are cast aside for political gain.

His policies foster environmental degradation, disregarding the urgent need to combat climate change, while global injustices — like the inhumane treatment of Palestinians — are met with silence or complicity.

Most alarming is the suggestion of constitutional amendments tailored to his authoritarian vision, echoing Medieval despotism. Such changes aim to undermine democracy and establish a world of inequality and repression.

Trump’s legacy symbolizes dangerous regression, threatening to undo centuries of progress and plunge America into unbridled cruelty, inequality and environmental recklessness. It is a call to vigilance for all who value justice, equality and a brighter future.

Dr. Said Mohamud, Lewiston

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