If you believe that capitalism depends upon a free market that depends upon democracy to exist, then it seems to me that the U.S. Executive successfully threatening a U.S. corporation that results in that corporation meeting the Executive’s demands is clear evidence the U.S. is now an illiberal democracy. Corporations are the prime entities of capitalism that has wealth as it’s prime directive, not liberty, so they are not going to stand up to the Executive. And here is the kicker… given that most American’s retirement savings is tied to capitalism via corporate stock, it can be argued their actions are in the best interests of the citizens. The affect is trading liberty for wealth and security.