It's scaring people so much where they feel like, "Let me not speak out against what Trump is doing. Maybe I won't do that press conference. Maybe I won't show up to that ICE detention facility. Maybe I won't do this." Right? For fear of someone using the federal government and the full and total power of it to uh essentially have retribution on you and your family. And then the second thing is actually there being, I guess, consequences to things that you might have done. And this is part of what we're see ...

Political Commentary & Analysis - The report suggests concerns about potential abuse of power by the U S President, including using the military to intimidate political rivals [1] - The analysis highlights fears that the U S President might be undermining democracy and militarizing cities [1] - The report raises questions about the independence of the justice system, citing the FBI's search of John Bolton's home and office as a potential example of politically motivated action [1][2] - The discussion includes accusations that the U S President views the Justice Department as his personal legal representation [3][4] - The report emphasizes the importance of defending individuals targeted by the U S President, regardless of personal feelings towards them, to protect the rule of law [24][25] Potential Risks & Concerns - The analysis expresses concern that the U S President may deploy military forces to undermine free and fair elections [25] - The report suggests a fear that the U S President is an authoritarian figure who wants to be a dictator and is subverting the rule of law [24][25] - The report indicates concerns about potential retribution campaigns against critics of the U S President [18][19]

Political Landscape - Nayib Bukele is now able to seek re-election indefinitely [1] - Bukele cementing his place as a dictator bodes ill for democracy in Latin America [1]