Resisting Trump: Why Apathy Is Not An Option
The American constitutional system relies on the self-interest of its leaders to prevent tyranny, as Madison argued in Federalist 51. Initially, a lack of ambition among politicians led to a reluctance to challenge the president. However, a recent shift is evident, with ambition resurfacing as demonstrated by Senator Van Hollen’s visit to El Salvador to meet with a victim of the Trump administration’s policies, highlighting a renewed willingness to confront executive power. This signals a potential return to a more robust system of checks and balances.
John Q. Hosedrinker