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When the rules of democracy become the story.

This site documents actions by Donald Trump that put democratic norms, accountability, the rule of law, and public trust at risk. Each entry separates what happened, why it matters, and the specific risk to democracy so readers can see the larger pattern rather than a blur of disconnected scandals.

Featured entries

Start with entries that show how democratic erosion can appear through elections, constitutional rhetoric, justice institutions, and selective accountability.

IRS immunity addendum in Trump settlement

An addendum to Trump’s IRS settlement said the government was forever barred from pursuing audits or examinations of his past returns and related entities.

Third-term rhetoric

Trump said he was not joking about seeking a third term and suggested there were methods to do it.

January 6 pardons

Sweeping clemency for defendants tied to the Capitol attack.