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Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

2 weeks ago | japantoday.com | Daniel Treisman

President Donald Trump’s critics often accuse him of harboring authoritarian ambitions. Journalists and scholars have drawn parallels between his leadership style and that of strongmen abroad. Some Democrats warn that the U.S. is sliding toward autocracy – a system in which one leader holds unchecked power. Others counter that labeling Trump an autocrat is alarmist.
Democracy, threats to democracy, trust

3 weeks ago | homelandsecuritynewswire.com | Daniel Treisman

DEMOCRACY WATCHAutocrats Don’t Act Like Hitler or Stalin Anymore − Instead of Governing with Violence, They Use ManipulationPublished 4 June 2025Modern autocrats don’t always resemble their 20th-century predecessors. Instead, they project a polished image, avoid overt violence and speak the language of democracy. They wear suits, hold elections and talk about the will of the people.
Autocrats don't act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

3 weeks ago | goskagit.com | Daniel Treisman
Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

3 weeks ago | tolerance.ca | Daniel Treisman

By Daniel Treisman, Professor of Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles Autocrats today are polished, appear mainstream and use the media, not overt repression or violence, to gain public support and consolidate power. They govern through a ‘spin dictatorship.’Read complete article© The Conversation -
Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

3 weeks ago | theconversation.com | Daniel Treisman

President Donald Trump’s critics often accuse him of harboring authoritarian ambitions. Journalists and scholars have drawn parallels between his leadership style and that of strongmen abroad. Some Democrats warn that the U.S. is sliding toward autocracy – a system in which one leader holds unchecked power. Others counter that labeling Trump an autocrat is alarmist.
Donald Trump's NATO Policy Follows America's Existing Trajectory

2 months ago | foreignpolicy.com | Daniel Treisman

Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event.
How to be a Modern Autocrat

2 months ago | daily.jstor.org | Livia Gershon |Sergei Guriev |Daniel Treisman

The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. Twentieth-century dictators like Hitler and Mao ruled with violence, fear, repression, and ideology. They engaged in mass slaughter of groups perceived as enemies, publicized their attacks on dissidents to deter others, and kept their citizens from contact with the outside world through censorship and travel restrictions.
Analysis: Nine years of Trump political speeches, his violent rhetoric has increased

Nov 1, 2024 | calonews.com | Nikita Savin |Daniel Treisman

Donald Trump’s political career has been marked by a unique and often controversial rhetorical style. Since 2015, his rhetoric has evolved significantly, attracting attention for its direct, often violent tone. Analyzing his speeches offers a revealing look at how his language has shaped both his political persona and the broader landscape of American politics. We are political scientists who analyzed Trump’s campaign and presidential speeches from 2015 through 2024.
We analyzed 9 years of Trump political speeches, and his violent rhetoric has increased dramatically

Oct 26, 2024 | caledonianrecord.com | Daniel Treisman

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We analyzed 9 years of Trump political speeches, and his violent rhetoric has increased dramatically

Oct 26, 2024 | theconversation.com | Daniel Treisman |Nikita Savin

Trump’s use of violent words has increased over time. By 2024, his use of violent language had surpassed nearly all other democratic politicians whose speeches 2 political scientists analyzed.

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