Donald Trump represents a threat to American democracy.
And there’s no denying the ever-growing mountain of evidence:
- Trump sent an angry mob to the U.S. Capitol and told them to “fight like hell.”
- He knew the crowd was armed and even wanted the metal detectors removed.
- He then proceeded to the White House and watched the ensuing chaos on TV.
- When told the mob was going after his own vice president, Trump said: “So what?”
- His staff and even his own daughter begged him to call off the rioters, but he refused.
- For well over an hour, he watched police officers being assaulted and did nothing.
- As a result of his actions, multiple people died and 174 police officers were injured.
- Trump has since praised the rioters as “warriors” and “unbelievable patriots.”
- He has a long history of inspiring violence and has never expressed remorse for it.
- He has pressured numerous election officials and asked them to “find” votes (his words).
- His team used fake electors to sign fake electoral certificates, claiming he won the vote.
- He has made thousands of false claims to manipulate and weaponize his followers.
- Trump uses fear tactics and dangerous lies to scare his followers into supporting him.
- He has been convicted of 34 felony crimes with dozens of additional charges pending.
- He has a long history of admiring and praising autocrats and wants to be one himself.
- Trump will do anything and harm anyone if he thinks it will help him stay in power.
For all of these reasons and more, Trump poses a threat to American democracy.
Let’s keep this megalomaniac and convicted felon out of the White House.
