Democratic Warnings on Trump: Rhetoric or Reality?
Democratic warnings about the threat Donald Trump posed to American democracy were not merely partisan campaign rhetoric; they were prescient assessments of a genuine danger. The dismissal of these warnings as overly dramatic or abstract now rings hollow in light of subsequent events.
The severity of the situation was downplayed by many, even as credible concerns were raised about Trump’s actions and intentions. This led to a widespread failure to appreciate the full scale of the threat. The failure to take these warnings seriously is now evident, particularly considering the actions taken since the end of his presidency.
The consequences of this underestimation are now starkly apparent.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood