As many have noted the Imperial Presidency began during World War II, if not earlier, and exploded during the Cold War. Trump is using powers as FDR and Eisenhower did.

Fears of communism, women, blacks, war protesters, immigrants etc. are driving the government's abuses of power.

Similar tactics were used against strikers in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

Trump is a reflection of the American Id; namely our willingness to become our own worst enemies in the name of protecting women and children.

Thank you for calling him out on this. My hope is that the Arc of History bends more rapidly towards justice and mercy.