American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead

The worry is about the 2024 election, where former President Donald Trump is running again and has been dominating the Republican primary. Trump's rhetoric has become increasingly authoritarian, and there are concerns about conflicts, violence, and breakdowns in the ballot count. However, Trump is in a weaker position now than he was in 2020. It will be harder for him to overturn a loss in 2024, as Republicans have lost key positions in swing states and legislation has been passed to close loopholes.