I know exceptionalism isn’t what you want to hear, but America’s built in controls are an excellent buffer. The president has a max 8 year window, and refusal to step aside I think would be unacceptable to the majority. This is a good argument for term limits especially in the Senate, btw.
So, would the next potus and the next be able keep chipping away at our institutions without reprisal? Even a family dynasty? Seems very, very unlikely that the makeup of the house and senate would ever allow such a descent. But, given what we’ve seen from Trump, its a concern that deserves attention. I can’t imagine the power imbalances a second term with this sociopath will bring. I guess what I’m saying is, the “gunz are meant to protect us from our gubbmint” thread is that way, pal.