Romanian academic Alina Mungiu-Pippidi expresses concern over the United States’ deteriorating position in international governance rankings. In a piece published on July 4th, she argues the US is becoming a negative example, fostering “legal corruption” on a global scale. Pippidi, writing in response to the US Independence Day, directs a plea to American citizens. She observes a troubling trend of decline in a nation once considered a democratic leader and global model. The author highlights a worrisome shift in American governance, impacting its international standing. Her commentary serves as a critical assessment of the US trajectory and a call for renewed commitment to democratic principles.