Grieving Democracy: The Emotional Toll of Trumpism. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS

[Rhiannon12866]

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.

[ALBliberal]

1. Thank you totally describes my mindset

Forwarded it to friends and family

Geez? Why am I so low? We have our health jobs and so on. Yes. GRIEF!!! All should see. And yet it’s also hopeful.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Thanks! I totally identified with what he described and thought others would, too...

[ALBliberal]

3. Gives comfort in times of stress. To hear it vocalized.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. And I thought he articulated it so well.

I'm either scared or angry depending on the latest news.

[ALBliberal]

5. In my family? I am mom grandma aunt etc

And it’s been hard to rally the troops (cataract surgery age 64 notwithstanding) but man… it’s been hard emotionally. Yes. It’s grief. And yes. I must and will do more. But to hear it? Like that? Feel the understanding of what I feel? Thanks for posting.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. Thank you! I felt exactly the same way, felt this also spoke to me....

[ALBliberal]

7. 🤍