Trump promised retribution - how far will he go?
Published: 9/27/2025

Donald Trump's retribution promises have sparked concerns about how far he will go to target political opponents, media, and adversaries. Trump's unprecedented actions include urging investigations, revoking TV licenses, and indicting critics like James Comey. Critics fear these moves are accelerating authoritarianism in the US, while Trump's supporters see them as necessary to combat alleged bias, fake news, and political corruption. The debate over Trump's use of presidential authority and pursuit of retribution raises questions about the state of democracy and freedom of speech in the country.