How Does Authoritarianism: The political science that explains Trump Work?

Imagine authoritarianism is like being the boss of a really loud playground, that’s how Trump works in politics.

At its simplest, authoritarianism means one person has a lot of control over everything, and they don’t always listen to others. It's like if you were the only one who could decide what game to play at recess, and no one else got a say, even if they had good ideas.

Think of Trump as that boss on the playground. He likes to make big decisions quickly, and he wants people to follow him without questioning him too much. It's like when you shout, “We’re playing tag!” and everyone has to run, no matter if they wanted to play hide-and-seek.

Sometimes, he gets upset if people disagree with him, just like how you might get mad if someone says your favorite game is boring.

In authoritarianism, the boss (like Trump) makes most of the rules. Other people can still talk and give ideas, but they usually have to wait for the boss’s say-so before anything changes, just like how you might need permission from the teacher to switch games.

So, Trump's style in politics is a bit like being the loudest kid on the playground who gets to pick all the games. That’s authoritarianism at work!