We wrote down in Connecticut the simple words, no kings. And I'm here today to share with you some unsurprising news. We are not on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We are in the middle of an authoritarian takeover. But Trump has not won. Our democracy is in peril, but it can be saved. But no one's riding to our rescue. And I just want to be clear with you about that. (01:09–01:13)
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Asserts that the United States is currently experiencing an authoritarian takeover.
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