This isn’t a race against liberals and conservatives, republicans and democrats, or Trump and Biden anymore. This is a race between Trump and democracy itself.
For years, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a force against the democratic system. Between trying to run a third term against the US Constitution and undermining the rule of law, his rhetoric isn’t about policy differences or party platforms–it’s about power.
Just look back to January 6, 2021, when his supporters stormed the capitol to prevent a joint session of Congress from counting the Electoral College votes to formalize the victory of President-elect Joe Biden. We’ve seen Trump repeatedly call the election he didn’t win a “rigged” election.
Trump’s return to the White House for a third term wouldn’t just mean another win for Republicans; it would potentially undermine the system that ensures fair elections, government accountability, and peaceful power transfers.
If Donald Trump succeeds, the precedent he sets will outlast him, and it’s not a good one. A leader who can disregard the law? Pardon criminals? Undermine institutions? And threaten to stay in power for good? This is not democracy.
The stakes of Donald Trump running for office again transcend partisanship. It’s not about left or right; it’s about whether democracy in the United States can survive the weight of Trump’s hands on the government.
