In a recent Substack post, Elizabeth Graham, author of the bestselling book 'From Democracy to Democrazy: A Warning To All Americans', warns that the United States is succumbing to tyranny and despotism under the leadership of Donald Trump, whom she labels a traitor controlled by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Graham, who spent nearly twenty years in Russia, Central Asia, and Ukraine, asserts that Trump's actions are weakening the nation and aligning it with Kremlin interests.
Graham cites historical figures like Cicero, who warned that treason from within is more dangerous than an external enemy. She argues that many Americans fail to recognize Trump as a traitor, influenced by propaganda techniques similar to those used in Soviet Russia. She claims that Trump's legal troubles—including convictions for business fraud, felony counts related to hush money payments, and a civil case labeling him a sexual predator—demonstrate his unfitness for office.
According to Graham, Russia's disinformation campaign has successfully infiltrated the U.S. government through Trump, who she alleges was compromised during a 1980s trip to Moscow. She references Oleg Kalugin, a former KGB operative, who confirmed Trump was targeted and trapped by Russian intelligence. Graham details how Trump's policies, such as removing U.S. troops from Germany and closing USAID, benefit Russia and weaken the United States.
The closure of USAID, Graham contends, will lead to millions of preventable deaths in Africa, comparing it to the atrocities of Stalin and Hitler. She claims that Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio lied to Congress about the impact, and that Trump's actions are motivated by racism. Graham also warns that Trump may attempt to extend his term beyond 2028, similar to Putin's extended rule.
Graham provides evidence of financial ties between Trump and Russia, citing reports from Vanity Fair and Business Insider that Russian bailouts saved Trump from bankruptcy. She also mentions that Russian organized crime launders money through Trump properties, increasing his net worth by $2 billion in the last year, according to Forbes.
Graham's book has received praise from readers and reviewers for its urgent warning about the threat Russia poses to American democracy. Her Substack, available at egraham.substack.com, offers further insights based on her decades of experience in authoritarian and communist countries. Graham, who has a background in CIA-related work and senior management roles in USAID projects, warns that the United States is losing its democracy and becoming a dictatorship under Trump's influence.
