# The Making of an Autocrat: manufacture a crisis

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Podcast: [The Conversation Documentaries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-conversation-documentaries-1107318)
Published: 2025-12-28T14:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theconversation.com/uk/topics/the-conversation-documentaries-podcast-formerly-the-anthill-27460
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Donald Trump has sounded the alarm, over and over again, that the United States is facing an “invasion” by dangerous gang members. He blames immigrants for the country's economic problems and claims protesters are destroying US cities. Trump is not the first would-be autocrat to manufacture a crisis to seize extraordinary powers. So, is the United States really facing a national emergency? Or is this just a tactic on Trump’s part to amass more power? Mentioned in this episode: The Making of an Autocrat Follow the feed so you don't miss an episode. The Making of One Nation

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