Walzer Expressed Concern Over the Decline in Commitment to Curb Authoritarian Tendencies

Philosopher Michael Walzer, 91, told La Repubblica that the collapse of bipartisan cooperation between Democrats and Republicans threatens U.S. democracy. He said the political system today is less healthy and responsive than during Richard Nixon's era in the early 1970s, adding that Trump's corruption and violence make those scandals seem minor. Walzer expressed concern over the decline in commitment to curb authoritarian tendencies.