Ken Burns Insists Founding Fathers Would Be ‘Abjectly Disappointed’ by US Authoritarianism

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns stated on NBC's Meet the Press that America's Founding Fathers would be abjectly disappointed by the current state of the US. He specifically criticized Congress for relinquishing its power to the executive branch. Burns emphasized how rapidly the veneer of civilization can be pierced, linking this decline to rising authoritarianism within the United States. His remarks highlight a significant shift in the balance of power away from legislative oversight.