As the nation ushers in a new chapter on Inauguration Day, we’re taking a hard look at the forces reshaping leadership in the digital age. How are modern leaders—authoritarian and democratic alike—leveraging technology to influence, surveil, and control?

From social media algorithms that polarize to data-driven surveillance tools, The Algorithmic Autocrat explores the double-edged sword of technological power. Can these tools enhance governance and democracy, or are they paving the way for centralized, unchecked authority?

By examining his legal battles, his media tactics, and the parallels to illiberal regimes, we uncover the chilling effect these moves could have on America’s democratic foundations. Strap in—this isn’t just political theater; it’s democracy’s high-stakes drama.