The autocracy has been with us for a long time. If you want some history see:
https://www.justplainpolitics.com/showthread.php?135147-SCOTUS-Injustice&p=3501445#post3501445
And the irony is the working class and poor vote for it and cheer it as Trump rallies demonstrate.
https://www.justplainpolitics.com/s...Why-do-so-many-incompetent-men-become-leaders
"On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." H. L. Mencken
Nothing in the definition of trial says anything about witnesses.