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Karrin Vasby Anderson, Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University

SHOCKING: Why journalists are reluctant to call trump an authoritarian and why that matters for democracy - You Need To See This

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A free election can still result in authoritarian rule. Photo illustration: Douglas Rissing, iStock/Getty Images Plus

In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power.

Key components of authoritarianism include rejecting democratic rules; denying the legitimacy of opponents; tolerating or encouraging political violence; and curtailing the civil liberties of opponents.

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