Mark Levin: Democrats are the Real Authoritarians, Not Trump

Levin's Monologue on Authoritarianism

• 💡 Mark Levin expresses frustration with the narrative that Donald Trump is an authoritarian, calling it a constant drumbeat from Democrats and some Republicans.
• 🎯 He argues that the Democratic Party, in contrast, engages in sabotage, subterfuge, and usurpation, citing their desire to pack the Supreme Court and eliminate the Electoral College.

Historical Abuses of Power by Presidents

• 🏛️ Levin details historical instances of presidents accused of authoritarian behavior, including John Adams (Sedition Act), Abraham Lincoln (suspending habeas corpus, shutting down newspapers), and Woodrow Wilson (Espionage Act, domestic spy network).
• 📺 Franklin D. Roosevelt is cited for his "war against the press," reducing radio licenses to control content and using the IRS to audit political opponents.
• 📞 John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson are also mentioned for using the IRS and FBI to target political opponents and surveil campaigns and civil rights leaders.

Obama and Biden Administrations' Actions

• 📰 The Obama administration is accused of secretly subpoenaing records of Associated Press reporters and targeting Fox News' James Rosen under the Espionage Act.
• ⚖️ The Biden administration is alleged to have colluded with the FBI, IRS, and CIA to target Donald Trump and his associates, and to wage a "war on social media" to censor information.

Historical Use of the Insurrection Act

• 🇺🇸 Levin highlights that the Insurrection Act, passed in 1807, has been used 28 times by various presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant (to combat the KKK), and Ronald Reagan.
• 🚩 He argues that these presidents were not considered authoritarians for using the act, suggesting that Democrats are the true authoritarians who reject the Constitution and separation of powers.

Modern Democratic Party Tactics

• 🗳️ Levin criticizes the Democrat Party for changing election laws, advocating for statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C. to pack the Senate, and supporting sanctuary cities that nullify federal immigration laws.
• 📢 He contends that Democrats seek to centralize power, dislike the Bill of Rights, and aim to change the citizenry to secure more congressional seats and control the country through populous states and a potentially packed Supreme Court.