US democracy indicators hit 50-year low; global rule of law declines

An intergovernmental report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance shows US democracy indicators at their lowest in 50 years, attributing the decline to the Trump administration's actions undermining rule of law domestically and globally. Global judicial independence, credible elections, and press freedom are at 30-year lows. This marks a notable reversal in democratic governance trends, with implications for international alliances and policy credibility.