Like strongmen the world over, Donald Trump’s power grab required a crisis – and a scapegoat
Donald Trump has sounded the alarm, over and over again, that the United States is facing an “invasion” by dangerous gang members. He blames immigrants for the country’s economic problems...
Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed the US faces an “invasion” by dangerous gang members, blaming immigrants for economic problems and alleging protesters are destroying cities. This aligns with authoritarian tactics, as noted by University of Essex expert Natasha Lindstaedt in The Conversation’s podcast “The Making of an Autocrat.” She explains that strongmen “love a crisis” to mobilize their base and position themselves as saviours. The podcast, released December 28, 2025, explores how Trump manufactures crises to expand his power, following a pattern seen globally among autocrats.
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