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Shifting focus to international issues, Snyder brings attention to recent events in South Korea, where the President nearly declared martial law amid political turbulence. This incident serves as a cautionary tale for Americans. Snyder draws parallels to Trump’s authoritarian inclinations, particularly referring to his past discussions of invoking the Insurrection Act, likening it to an emergency maneuver to consolidate power illegitimately.
The temporary “dictatorship for a day” in South Korea offers Americans insight into the fragility of democracy and the necessity of monitoring authoritarian impulses, questioning governmental responses amidst crises.