Sen. Chris Murphy Warns of Trump’s Efforts to Undermine Democracy

Murphy highlights Trump’s legal actions against critics and media, calling for urgent resistance to protect democratic norms.

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) claims President-elect Donald Trump is implementing a plan to weaken democracy through intimidation of political opponents and the press.
Murphy criticized a GOP-backed report recommending criminal prosecution of former Rep. Liz Cheney for her role in investigating the January 6 Capitol attack, calling it a dangerous precedent.
Trump has filed lawsuits against media outlets, including The Des Moines Register, for unfavorable coverage, and recently settled a defamation case with ABC News for $15 million.
Murphy expressed concerns over Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI, alleging it signals intent to prosecute political opponents selectively.
The senator urged Democrats and journalists to resist normalizing these actions, warning of their potential to erode democratic institutions permanently.