Elizabeth Graham, author of the bestselling book "From Democracy To Democrazy: A Warning To All Americans," has issued a stark warning that the corruption of former President Donald Trump is leading the United States into a state of moral decline. In a recent Substack post titled "Corruption," Graham argues that successful anti-authoritarian movements attack corruption and reclaim national symbols, but that the Trump administration's dishonesty—including bribery, graft, and malfeasance—has undermined core American values of truth, justice, and honesty.
Graham points to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a federal law enacted in November 2025 that required the Department of Justice to release records related to Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025. She notes that Trump has managed to evade full disclosure through a series of distractions, and that the Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General continues to monitor the situation. According to a CBS News report by Scott MacFarlane on January 8, 2026, the indefinite wait for the case files has shifted attention to federal agents investigating fraud and abuse within the Justice Department.
Graham also highlights Trump's foreign policy failures, including his public plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop attacks on Lebanon, which MSN reported as falling flat on June 7, 2026. She contrasts this with Trump's repeated promises to end the war in Ukraine in one day, a claim he made 53 times according to a CNN fact check on April 25, 2025. The author argues that Trump's actions demonstrate a disregard for truth and a pattern of corruption that is destroying American faith in democracy.
Citing a March 4, 2026, report by the American Bar Association, Graham asserts that the Trump administration has exchanged government benefits, appointments, and policy decisions for financial contributions from wealthy individuals, corporations, and foreign governments, creating an unprecedented pay-to-play culture. She warns that without key reforms and accountability, this corruption will steadily destroy Americans' faith in their democracy, exactly as Russian President Vladimir Putin wishes.
Graham's book has received rave reviews, with readers praising its urgent warning about the threat Russia poses to America. One Amazon reviewer stated that the evidence of collusion between Trump and Putin is substantial, while another noted that Graham's 20 years of experience living under dictatorships gives her unique insight into what is happening to the United States. More information about the book is available at democrazy2020.org.
