Grieving Democracy: The Emotional Toll of Trumpism. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS [View all]

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What is it like to live in a democracy under stress? This video explores the emotional reality for people witnessing the erosion of American norms under Trumpism. From grief and shame to fear, anger, and the collapse of trust in institutions, it examines the psychological weight of watching democratic guardrails fail.

We also reflect on recent tragedies, like the murder of Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent, as stark examples of how unchecked power and normalized violence amplify fear and moral distress. Amid it all, hope survives—not as naive optimism, but as a disciplined commitment to care, resist, and act.

If you’ve felt disoriented, exhausted, or heartsick about the state of democracy, this video is for you. Like, share, and subscribe to join a community grappling honestly with the emotional cost of political collapse. - 01/17/2026.