Huq and Ginsburg have raised concerns regarding the resilience of American democracy, suggesting that its constitutional and legal frameworks may be vulnerable to exploitation by leaders who act against democratic principles. They emphasize that these safeguards, designed to protect the democratic system, could be bent or undermined by individuals with authoritarian tendencies.

This warning highlights the potential fragility of democratic institutions when challenged by charismatic yet antidemocratic figures. In Steven Levitsky's book, "How Democracies Die," he delves into historical patterns that illustrate how democracies can erode when key safeguards are manipulated, which is a cautionary tale for future governance.