'The example set by Trump — disparaging, assaulting and undercutting a country's democracy — has now become the template for political players with authoritarian leanings around the globe,' FridaGhitis writes for CNNOpinion.
Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a frequent opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. View more opinion on CNN.
Maybe this is a source of pride for former President Donald Trump. But for the rest of the world, seeing America's recent political turmoil emulated in nations from east to west is something else entirely. The example set by Trump -- disparaging, assaulting and undercutting a country's democracy -- has now become the template for political players with authoritarian leanings around the globe.
Frida GhitisIn the same way that Trump's cry of"fake news!" -- which he used with some success to discredit professional journalists -- has been wielded by dictators to crush a free press in their countries, the claim of"rigged" elections is also being deployed by those who cannot win the support of voters as they try to acquire power.
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