By Matt Underwood President Trump’s recent actions in Washington, D.C., are an abuse of power and threaten public safety for all. The situation feels urgent, doesn’t it? It’s as if we’re watching a slow-motion train wreck, and everyone knows it’s coming, but nobody knows how to stop it. There’s a palpable sense of unease, a fear that something fundamental is shifting, something dangerous. And the feeling that the line between right and wrong is becoming increasingly blurred is almost suffocating.
One cannot help but wonder if the current situation in Washington, D.C., is part of a larger, more unsettling strategy. Is the militarization of the streets, the lockdown of Congress, a deliberate attempt to prevent a peaceful transfer of power? The sheer audacity of it all is breathtaking. The very foundations of our democracy seem to be under siege, and it’s difficult to know where to turn for answers, let alone solutions.
The presence of the National Guard, ostensibly there to maintain order, instead feels like an ominous sign of things to come. Is this the new normal? Is a militarized capital city, a city where dissent is silenced, the future we want for our nation? It’s hard not to feel a deep sense of oppression, a feeling that the basic rights of the people of DC are being ignored, that their voices are being dismissed.
There is a growing frustration, a sense that the people in power are playing a dangerous game. Actions are being taken without repercussions, and those who speak out are disregarded, perhaps even threatened. It’s as if we’re trapped in a cycle of outrage and helplessness, watching as the very fabric of our society unravels. The rhetoric is divisive, the accusations fly, and the truth becomes harder and harder to discern.
The focus on divisive issues, the constant distractions, serve a purpose: to deflect attention from the real issues at hand. To distract from the abuse of power, the erosion of democratic norms, and the potential for widespread harm. It feels as if we are being manipulated, and that the base of the people is being exploited and even led down the wrong path.
We are seeing an overt attack on democratic institutions, an attempt to undermine the electoral process. The suggestion of “proof of citizenship” requirements for voting, the talk of in-person voting only – these are all maneuvers designed to restrict access to the ballot box and silence certain voices. It’s a blatant power grab, plain and simple.
The financial strain that many families are experiencing, from rising prices, to cuts to healthcare, and compromised VA facilities, coupled with a growing sense of instability, only adds to the growing discontent. It feels like the breaking point is approaching, and when it arrives, it could be ugly. The frustration is palpable, the anger simmering, and the potential for unrest is very real.
Of course, Trump is not the only issue at hand. The actions are not just one person. The government, and more specifically, the party, are all at risk. They are bought and paid for, and they serve their own agenda. This entire thing must be called what it is: treason. There can be no doubt.
We’re witnessing the normalization of military occupation, the steady erosion of checks and balances. It’s a deliberate strategy, a long-term plan. And the implications are terrifying. We must ask ourselves: what will the fair election process of the Constitution look like in 2028? And is there anyone, anywhere, willing to hold anyone accountable?
The economic realities of the country will make the public and government do anything to stay on top. We are moving toward a breaking point, or perhaps we are already past it. We must ask ourselves: what will happen when elections are clearly being exploited? What will happen when the institutions we have come to rely on no longer exist?
The historical parallels are chilling. We are witnessing the playbook of authoritarian regimes, the slow, steady march toward the dismantling of democracy. It’s time for honest dialogue, for difficult conversations, and for concrete action. We must stand up for our principles, and fight for the preservation of our democracy.