Trump's Plan to Consolidate Power in Presidency Raises Autocracy Fears

Trump wants to exert more control over federal agencies, undermining their independence.
Goal is to rein in bureaucrats Trump sees as the "deep state" resisting his agenda.
Would give presidency authority like King George III, before checks and balances established.
Could enable future liberal presidents to also expand power, eroding democracy long-term.
Efforts align with conservative goal to shrink administrative state and expand unitary executive theory.