Bestselling author Elizabeth Graham, an authority on the Trump-Putin relationship, asserts that Donald Trump's political dishonesty—including bribery, graft, and malfeasance—has led to a state of moral decline in the United States. In her book 'From Democracy To Democrazy: A Warning To All Americans,' Graham contends that while Americans desire truth, justice, and the American way, Trump's actions have eroded these values.
Graham writes on her Substack that successful anti-authoritarian movements attack corruption and reclaim national symbols. She argues that under Trump, veracity, verity, and factuality have nearly disappeared. She highlights the Epstein Files Transparency Act, enacted in November 2025, which required the Department of Justice to release records related to Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025. Graham claims Trump has evaded full disclosure through distractions, as reported by CBS News.
Graham also points to Trump's decision to close USAID, halting aid to Africa, which she says could lead to 15 million deaths by 2040 according to The Lancet. She criticizes his treatment of immigrants and his bigotry, contrasting it with America's founding ideals.
On foreign policy, Graham notes Trump's failed plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop attacks on Lebanon, as reported by MSN and The Daily Beast, and his unfulfilled promise to end the war in Ukraine in one day, a claim he made 53 times according to CNN.
Graham cites the American Bar Association, which reported that the Trump administration exchanged government benefits for financial contributions, creating a pay-to-play culture. She warns that without accountability, this corruption will destroy faith in democracy, which is exactly what Vladimir Putin wants.
Graham's book has received positive reviews, with readers praising its urgent warning about Trump's ties to Putin and the threat to American democracy. More information is available at her Substack and website.
