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Immunity From Prosecution

The Capitol riot occurred when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an unsuccessful attempt to halt the certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. Trump’s claims of widespread voter fraud, which fueled the unrest, lacked evidence Ultimately, Trump was acquitted

Bold Choices Verses Democratic Norms

The commentary urges President Biden to adopt bolder actions to protect American democracy, criticizing his inaction and lack of clear communication. It advocates for more engagement with the media, public, and grassroots movements. Highlighting the risk of an authoritarian America, it calls for decisive measures like Supreme Court reform and bold leadership to counteract Republicans’ undemocratic tendencies. Biden’s failure to eliminate the filibuster and direct the DOJ is seen as missing crucial opportunities to safeguard democracy.