🕰️ As of May 9, 2025 – 12:47PM EST:
Current Liberty Clock Time: 12:00 MIDNIGHT!

🔴 Democracy in Crisis: Escalating Authoritarian Measures

The Liberty Clock remains at 12:00 midnight, reflecting the sustained and intensifying erosion of democratic norms and institutions in the United States. Recent developments underscore the consolidation of executive power and the undermining of foundational checks and balances:

🟠 Implementation of Project 2025 Policies

• Rapid Policy Shifts: President Trump’s administration continues to swiftly implement policies aligned with Project 2025, affecting various sectors including education, civil service, and environmental regulations. 

🟠 Economic and Trade Policies

• Tariff Adjustments: President Trump has proposed an 80% tariff on Chinese goods ahead of upcoming trade talks, indicating a continuation of aggressive trade strategies. 

• Tax Policy Changes: The administration is considering increasing taxes on wealthy Americans, a move that could impact a significant portion of U.S. businesses. 

🟠 Foreign Policy and Defense

• Arms Sales and Diplomacy: The Trump administration has approved a $310 million sale of F-16 parts to Ukraine, while urging Russia and Ukraine to negotiate their own ceasefire.

• Space Policy Initiatives: Plans are underway to revive the National Space Council, aiming to coordinate U.S. space policy and counterbalance private sector influence. 

🟠 Judicial and Administrative Appointments

• Controversial Nominations: President Trump has nominated Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., raising concerns about the politicization of judicial appointments. 
  
  

⚠️ Conclusion

The convergence of these actions indicates a sustained trajectory toward authoritarian governance, with the executive branch exerting unprecedented control over the judiciary, legislature, and civil society. The Liberty Clock’s position at midnight signifies the urgency of addressing these democratic backslides.