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The Pressure of Existing in Trump's Authoritarian America - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
Trump’s opposition to climate policies have increased long-term energy, food, and housing costs by expanding fossil fuel dependence, complicated by his war in Iran. His abusive rhetoric towards immigrants and minorities creates a national anxiety, incompatible with the values of humanity. Then there's the criminalization of protest, free speech and opposition to his nationalist regime - all contributing to the pressure cooker like environment of Trump's America. - 05/16/2026.