President Trump’s first 100 days came to a dismal close last week. The president’s approval rating hit a historic low, the economy was likely headed toward a recession, and majorities of Americans were feeling less optimistic about the future.

More people gave Trump’s first 100 days an “F” than any other grade, including about half of independents. People disapprove of Trump’s handling of just about every issue.

Even knowing all that, it was initially a bit of a shock to see a poll showing a majority of Americans agreeing that Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy. That clarity is very good news.

Americans support constitutional checks and balances and due process under law for everyone, which Trump has trashed. Huge majorities, including most Republicans, reject the idea that the president should ignore or defy Supreme Court rulings he disagrees with.

Trump’s response to all this bad (for him) news was to attack the messengers and threaten pollsters and media outlets. It’s so typical for him that it’s not at all surprising. It is barely interesting anymore.

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