In a recent episode of Deutschlandfunk aktuell, historian Jessica Gienow-Hecht warns that judicial independence in the United States is under threat. Against the backdrop of the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey — reportedly under pressure from President Trump — she cautions that the separation of powers could erode, opening the door to a parallel justice system reminiscent of authoritarian regimes.

Listen to the full interview here (German).