The article warns that the first 100 days of President Trump's second term have been detrimental to American democracy, recalling that his actions echo autocratic tendencies. It suggests that without checks from Congress or the courts, his presidency could alter the fundamentals of American governance, potentially encouraging future leaders to follow a similar unbound approach. The piece urges a sober and strategic coalition against Trump, acknowledging him as the legitimate president while advocating for democratic debate and constitutional adherence over unilateral dictates.
The first 100 days of President Trump's second term have done more damage to American democracy than anything else since the demise of Reconstruction.
Mr. Trump is attempting to create a presidency unconstrained by Congress or the courts, in which he and his appointees can override written law when they want to.
If he continues down this path, it could fundamentally alter the character of American government.
The patriotic response to today's threat is to oppose Mr. Trump soberly and strategically, not reflexively or performatively.
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