The Dark Mirror of Power: What Happens When Accountability Fails The idea that losing can sometimes be beneficial to those in power is counterintuitive, especially when it comes to individuals who wield significant influence.
A recent book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan explores this phenomenon, examining how Donald Trump's defeat in 2020 may have inadvertently paved the way for a more autocratic second term.
The authors' account reveals that the preconditions for Trump's rise to power were created over several years, as national traumas – including wars, economic crises, and social unrest – fueled widespread discontent among voters.