Murphy Warns: Business as Usual Risks Losing American Democracy
Senator Chris Murphy warned that maintaining typical political norms under President Trump’s administration jeopardizes American democracy. He criticized ten Senate Democrats, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, for voting with Republicans on a spending bill, arguing that such actions embolden Trump’s authoritarian tendencies. Murphy stressed the need for Democrats to prioritize resisting Trump’s actions, even at political risk, citing public opinion demanding stronger opposition. He called for internal Democratic discussions on more assertive strategies, suggesting using future legislative battles, such as the debt ceiling, to challenge the President.
John Q. Hosedrinker