WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut warned on Sunday that the United States is currently at a very sensitive and dangerous political juncture. He said that former President Donald Trump, while in power, used federal institutions to suppress his political opponents.
Senator Murphy said,
“What’s happening in America today is what we typically see in authoritarian countries like Iran, Cuba, or China. When you speak out against the government, you’re silenced, intimidated, or punished.”
He alleged that the Trump administration used the power of the Justice Department, the FCC, and other government agencies to suppress its critics. Murphy compared the situation to the most infamous political crisis in American history, the Watergate scandal, and said the current period could be even more dangerous.
He claimed that Trump’s aim is not merely to retain power, but to use it for personal and political ends. According to Murphy, “When the government itself begins to use its own institutions against the fundamental principles of democracy, it’s a serious constitutional crisis.”Trump has denied these allegations, saying he simply wants the media to treat him fairly. He argues that some media outlets are engaging in biased reporting in the name of freedom of expression.
Murphy warned that when bias creeps into the justice system and courts are staffed by people loyal to a single political figure, it becomes difficult to protect the rights of ordinary citizens. He said,
“The First Amendment to the Constitution—freedom of speech—is the backbone of our democracy, and protecting it is more important today than ever.”
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