I agree with you on all counts, I guess I just don't see why that precludes them putting the thumb on elections heavily, or calling for the military to do deportations and break up protests etc. I also think that when it's predictably unpopular, they'll need to be more undemocratic to stay in power
sigh Most of the election workers who ended up getting terrorized by Trump were Republicans Most of the military who kept Trump in check were Republicans We're three comments deep on how it's all about self-interest and you persist in assuming Trump has god-like powers
I feel like that is why their appointments now are about being maximally subservient, over other priorities like basic competence. If you think that there's a lot of Rep voters that wanted a coup, I'm not sure why you think its so hard to find one that's willing to get appointed. I don't think Trump has godlike powers! But he has the pretty complete backing of the courts and a new interpretation of Executive Privilege, and control of who is assigned leadership of every part of federal government.