'Far from barnstorming the nation, making a case on the economy, health care and immigration or outlining a program for the future, Trump has given comfort to zealots and insurrectionists,' writes StCollinson | Analysis
Donald Trump’s call for the termination of the Constitution is his most extreme anti-democratic statement yet and seems oblivious to the sentiments of voters who rejected election deniers in the midterm elections. It may also reflect desperation on the part of the former president to whip up controversy and fury among his core supporters in order to inject some energy into a so-far lackluster 2024 White House bid.
Why Trump’s words are dangerous One could argue that the most prudent response to Trump’s latest radical rhetoric might be to ignore it and his bid for publicity. But even if his idea of crushing the Constitution looks far-fetched, his behavior needs to be taken seriously because of its possible future consequences. That’s because Trump remains an extraordinarily influential force in the Republican Party.
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