I think you're correct, though not because of the courts. The courts remain independent, but they demonstrably have no authority over Trump. However, Trump has

I think you're correct, though not because of the courts. The courts remain independent, but they demonstrably have no authority over Trump. However, Trump has not yet consolidated enough political power to start jailing political opposition. Once that line is crossed I think it's fair to say the u.s. has made the transition.