American democracy is under threat. From Day 1, President Donald Trump has undermined the spirit, and in some cases, the letter of the United States constitution, all while stoking political polarization and racial tensions. As American citizens gear up for an election on November 3, the Trump Administration is now undermining public confidence in the electoral system and suggesting that he may not peacefully step aside should he lose at the polls. These moves are straight from the playbooks of dictators and despots rather than democrats, and it suggests that the US will have a contested election, increasing the prospects of violence. This episode will assess these mounting threats and determine what lessons and expertise that Africans can share with Americans about how to effectively defend democracy, ensure the rule of law, and promote national healing.