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Critics Brand Republican Party's Loyalty to Trump as Constitutional Betrayal
Original: I mean, it's been treason to the Constitution since January 6th. And the entire party came onboard when they refused to
Commentators are arguing that the Republican Party's conduct amounts to a betrayal of the US Constitution dating back to the January 6th Capitol attack. The criticism holds that the party crossed a line when senators declined to convict Donald Trump after impeachment, and compounded it by renominating him and returning him to power. Some distinguish this from treason toward another country, expressing hope the distinction will finally prompt accountability.
Why now: Ongoing debate over Trump's return to power and Republican accountability for January 6th
Donald TrumpRepublican PartyUS ConstitutionJanuary 6th Capitol attack
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- I mean, it's been treason to the Constitution since January 6th. And the entire party came onboard when they refused to convict, then lined up to put him back on the ballot and then back in power. But that's different to treason to _another power_. It'd be nice if that finally… · moira@mastodon.murkworks.net · 35
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