Fulcrum

Two BU experts parse fears based on president-elect’s statements and nominees and say his supporters felt ignored by DC insiders

Note the absence of any reference to the need to preserve democracy. And when voters express concerns about democracy they are divided about who they trust to protect it.

Some even support Trump because they think he will “restore American freedom.”

Evidence from around the world suggests that authoritarians often ride to power in times of economic uncertainty and when people experience personal economic problems.