What Republicans will really do when Trump refuses to transfer power
Yes, this is happening.
After Trump's most pointed statements to date acknowledging what I have been saying for years-- that he won't step down-- his fellow Republicans are finally being put to the test on the concept of democracy. And in fact, I wrote about this! Back in July, I posted about this very topic. I wrote that there was no point continuing to ask Trump whether or not he will step down, because we already know he won't. And he keeps demonstrating my point. So, back in July, I wrote that what we needed to do was ask other Republicans how they will respond when Trump refuses to step down.
That's happening. And some of them are saying that a peaceful transfer of power will happen, or something to that effect.
But here's the thing. Or, Thing #1. They are not taking on Trump directly. They are not ripping into him for his blatant and brutal attacks on the concept of democracy. They are making passive statements claiming that democracy exists.
And Thing #2. What happens when the rubber hits the road? When Trump refuses to step down, this becomes a question of whether or not they confront him directly. See Thing #1. Have any of these people ever shown the integrity or courage to confront Donald Trump on anything?
Ever?
Or do you think they'll show all of the spine of Lindsey Graham?
After Trump's most pointed statements to date acknowledging what I have been saying for years-- that he won't step down-- his fellow Republicans are finally being put to the test on the concept of democracy. And in fact, I wrote about this! Back in July, I posted about this very topic. I wrote that there was no point continuing to ask Trump whether or not he will step down, because we already know he won't. And he keeps demonstrating my point. So, back in July, I wrote that what we needed to do was ask other Republicans how they will respond when Trump refuses to step down.
That's happening. And some of them are saying that a peaceful transfer of power will happen, or something to that effect.
But here's the thing. Or, Thing #1. They are not taking on Trump directly. They are not ripping into him for his blatant and brutal attacks on the concept of democracy. They are making passive statements claiming that democracy exists.
And Thing #2. What happens when the rubber hits the road? When Trump refuses to step down, this becomes a question of whether or not they confront him directly. See Thing #1. Have any of these people ever shown the integrity or courage to confront Donald Trump on anything?
Ever?
Or do you think they'll show all of the spine of Lindsey Graham?
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