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Charlie Hunt

Associate Professor of Political Science, Boise State University.

Boise, Idaho, USA.

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Forcible removal of US Senator Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy

— Senator Alex Padilla’s forceful removal from a press conference has sparked outrage, highlighting escalating political polarisation, threats to Congressional oversight, and growing acceptance of authoritarian tactics in US politics.

By Charlie Hunt

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