John Legend warns: USA threatens authoritarian system under Trump!

John Legend warns: USA threatens authoritarian system under Trump!

München, Deutschland - US music star John Legend expressed. Legend, known for his critical attitude towards the Trump administration, warned of a possible transition to an authoritarian government system. In his view, the risks for people who raise their voice or contradict the government are worrying.

Legend was active as a supporter of the Democrats and performed at party events. He plans to continue to fight Trump and to raise his voice for changes. So far, Legend has been particularly committed to local and federal level. On June 7th, he will appear in the Munich Olympiahalle to present his album "Get Lifted" and celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Trump's authoritarian tactics

John Legend's warnings are in line with the current political reality in the United States, which is increasingly perceived as authoritarian. In particular, the procedure of President Trump against over 20 large law firms, including Paul, Weiss , ensures concern. Trump put the law firm under pressure by expressing threats to decrees and investigations that endangered their existence.

The law firm Brad Karp expressed that the decree had almost destroyed the company, and Trump demanded legal services worth $ 40 million from "Paul, Weiss". The president's threats could also ruin other law firms, warned ex-consultant Steve Bannon. Trump has also applied to his Minister of Justice to check the behavior of lawyers of the past eight years, which is understood as a targeted intimidation of lawyers.

Freedom of expression under pressure

Another aspect that underlines the concern for freedom of expression in the USA is the decision of the Palestinian poet , to cancel his planned appearances in the USA. Abu Tooha, known for his poems about the war, no longer feels safe in the USA and had planned over 16 appearances at renowned universities. This decision, even if it is heartbreaking for him, reflects the growing feeling of global uncertainty in the public expression of opinions.