Bugsy McGurk
President
A coup d’etat, which is defined as “sudden and decisive action in politics, especially one resulting in a change of government illegally or by force.”
Well, Trump’s attempted coup sought to change the election result illegally, and the murderous rampage at the Capitol was surely a use of force.
Here’s a good article summarizing the elements of the coup…
And as bad as the attempted coup was, its anti-democratic consequences are not over. As the article explains, Trump and his lackeys are working throughout the country to pass state laws and appoint officials allowing for the next coups to be successful. The actual election results just won’t matter.
And yet GOP cultists STILL support Trump and the rigging of elections to favor Trump and the GOP. They have destroyed the nation. And they enjoy destroying the nation.
So deplorable.
Well, Trump’s attempted coup sought to change the election result illegally, and the murderous rampage at the Capitol was surely a use of force.
Here’s a good article summarizing the elements of the coup…
Analysis: New bombshells show Trump's coup threat was real and hasn't passed
A rush of new and shocking behind-the-scenes disclosures about how then-President Donald Trump sought to thwart the Constitution and the will of voters makes a clear case that America came closer to a coup earlier this year than previously known.
www.cnn.com
And as bad as the attempted coup was, its anti-democratic consequences are not over. As the article explains, Trump and his lackeys are working throughout the country to pass state laws and appoint officials allowing for the next coups to be successful. The actual election results just won’t matter.
And yet GOP cultists STILL support Trump and the rigging of elections to favor Trump and the GOP. They have destroyed the nation. And they enjoy destroying the nation.
So deplorable.