Sen. Jeff Merkley joins Marc Elias to warn that American democracy is being hollowed out from within, as Trump deploys authoritarian tactics to suppress dissent, weaponize the DOJ, and rig future elections. From troops in the streets to attacks on vote-by-mail, this conversation breaks down the most immediate threats—and what citizens must do to stop them.

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