In a Swiss style direct democracy this would not happen: Trump is not Hitler and Iowa Republicans are not Nazis, Trump appeared because the elites have too much power; the Swiss system prevents both problems
The Swiss system of direct democracy delivers the most responsible government at all levels, highest wages, best universal health care, more political stability, least powerful politicians and lobbies because... the people decide all key issues and can no
Concerned about the way the US is heading? The problem is the System. The politicians can not reset it, only you, the people, can. This is the new system.