In a recent interview with Deutschlandfunk, Clüver Ashbrook expressed concern over the precarious state of U.S. democracy, exacerbated by systemic shifts rather than solely the presence of Donald Trump. She noted that the Supreme Court has undermined fundamental principles such as voting rights and minority representation, leading to aggressive redistricting efforts, particularly in Southern states. Ashbrook drew parallels to Germany, where she observed that AfD-aligned judges are leveraging the legal system to challenge democratic norms, raising alarms about the potential erosion of the rule of law.