Democrats’ Tepid Response Fuels Anger: Are They Too Normal for This Crisis?
Senator Slotkin’s response to Trump’s address, while well-delivered and clear, lacked the necessary urgency and alarm befitting the occasion. Her speech, though avoiding excessive partisanship, failed to directly confront the extreme nature of Trump’s claims and his questionable cabinet appointments. The response ultimately mirrored the Democrats’ broader, fragmented approach to opposing Trump, highlighting a hesitancy to fully engage in forceful opposition. A more direct and assertive challenge to Trump’s fitness for office was needed.
John Q. Hosedrinker