Why many Americans would trade democracy for more money
commentary A new study shows how financial stress can weaken democratic commitment and boost support for authoritarian leaders Published March 8, 2026 6:45AM (EDT) Traitor 47 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Millions of Americans are experiencing real financial hardship because of TraitorContinue Reading











