PHILADELPHIA — Trump-affiliated stores are closing in Philadelphia and Crystal Lake, Illinois. The Trump Truth Store + Hangout in Crystal Lake had been open for several months prior to its closure.

The owner of the Trump Truth Store + Hangout stated in an interview with the Chicago Tribune that President Trump's war against Iran was the immediate cause of the collapse in business. "It was dead as a door nail the minute that happened," the owner said. The owner also stated that wearing Trump regalia could attract negative attention for his MAGA followers.

A Public Religion Research Institute poll found that 68% of Americans believe the country is in real danger of losing important democratic rights and freedoms. Among Democrats, 86% expressed this belief, while 70% of independents concurred. Among Republicans, 51% shared this concern, though 47% of Republicans believed important democratic rights and freedoms would remain protected.

The same poll found that almost 60% of Americans believe President Trump is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy. In contrast, 38% of Americans see President Trump as a strong leader who should be given the power he needs to restore America's greatness. Overall, 29% of Americans believe important democratic rights and freedoms will remain protected.

Slightly more than half of the respondents in the Public Religion Research Institute poll considered themselves to be proud Americans or proud of the country's history. Less than a fifth of respondents took pride in the way democracy is working today.