Opinion: Donald Trump's ultimate outrage

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Opinion: Donald Trump's ultimate outrage

The President's role in the events that led to the Capitol riot raises questions about the long-term impact of an authoritarian leader. Does his term in office threaten democracy in the US? Or does it act as a kind of vaccine, prompting the nation's immune system to turn authoritarianism back for good?

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