Trump has vowed to shake some of democracy’s pillars
New Indian ExpressAfter already having tried to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power when he lost to President Joe Biden in 2020, Trump mused that he would be justified if he decided to pursue “the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution.” This, in contrast to the oath of office he took, and will again, to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution” as best he can. And now, he says after his win, “I will govern by a simple motto: promises made, promises kept.” Through the campaign, to lusty cheers, Trump promised to use presidential power over the justice system to go after his personal political adversaries. I put stock in themes, and there is a theme of vengeance.” So it remains to be seen whether America will get two special days Trump has promised. And he’s promised to let police stage “one really violent day” to crack down on crime with impunity, a remark his campaign said he didn’t really mean, just as his people said he wasn’t serious about subverting the U.S. Constitution.
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