Trump Tactics Echo Authoritarian Regimes, Immigrants Say | JQJO

Immigrants who fled authoritarian regimes express concern over parallels between Trump administration tactics and their home countries. They cite instances of aggressive questioning, phone searches, and threats against media and universities. While some immigrants felt the Trump administration mirrored authoritarian rule, others, like a Republican congressional candidate, blamed the Biden administration for censorship. Academics voiced fears of self-censorship due to pressure and potential repercussions for expressing certain views. The overall concern centers on the erosion of freedoms and the chilling effect on dissent.