Fortunately, the American system has much more robust checks and balances than ancient Rome, and we all know how Caesar ended. I think that for the past 30 years in all Western countries, we’ve taken democracy for granted. But democracy is a fragile system that must be protected, especially in these times of deep inequalities. While Trump has shown authoritarian tendencies, there is still strong institutional, media, and social opposition that can limit his power. It is definitely worrying that populist and authoritarian figures like Trump are gaining ground in politics, especially in countries where democracy has never been questioned. These populist and authoritarian movements thrive when people disconnect from politics. But I have the answer: we have a short memory, or we don't study our past history!