The Impact of Trump’s Populism on American Democracy

Abstract

This research examines Donald’s Trump legacy and the challenges that American democracy encountered by studying the actions and policies he took that jeopardized and compromised democracy. The research used a set of methodologies to meet the intended aims of the study. A qualitative approach was adopted to select and examine books and journals related to the research inquiry. In addition, historical and descriptive frameworks are used to provide a background about Donald Trump as celebrity and his political agenda. Furthermore, the study attempted to describe the constituencies of democracy and the implementation of Donald Trump's political doctrine. The findings reveal that Donald Trump’s political affiliation affected democratic institutions. He has disregarded the existence of the underprivileged and poor. Nonetheless, Trump directed his attacks toward the Media. American Media is the actual implementation of the American constitution that granted the freedom of the press. Nevertheless, Trump reshaped political parties and caused division and conflict within the Republican Party. It is asserted that Trump, to a certain degree, had an impact on America's political stance and ideals. However, Trump threatened the nature of legislation in American democracy during his term.