America's flawed democracy: the five key areas where it is failing

The US system has survived four years of a norm-busting president by the skin of its teeth - which areas need most urgent attention?

On 7 November the United States pulled back from the brink of re-electing a president who has repeatedly shown disdain for democratic norms and institutions. Donald Trump has fused his own business interests with the White House, dubbed the media enemies of the people", embraced foreign strongmen, sidelined science and politicized the justice department, falsely cast doubt on the electoral process and is currently distinguishing himself as the first sitting president since 1800 to frustrate a peaceful transition of power.