Wednesday, August 02, 2023

The Test

Donald Trump’s attempts to overthrow our democracy will finally land him in court thanks to Tuesday’s indictment by the U.S. Justice Department. He faces four counts of breaking the law while trying to alter the outcome of the 2020 election.

The 45-page indictment identifies six co-conspiracists, though not by name and at this point they have not yet been indicted themselves. There is certain to be more on them forthcoming.

This sets up a climactic moment for democracy, here and around the world.

The trial has to conclude before the 2024 election. But even if that can happen, it could have a negative impact on next year’s election. My deep worry is that even a conviction of Trump may not be able to prevent the Constitutional crisis I see brewing in the near future.

In this case, the January 6th riot may have been only a prelude. The anger and resentment behind Trump is a sickness that imperils our democracy.

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