Time to defend our democracy
To the Editor:
When asked by NBC News correspondent Kristin Welker if he would protect, defend and uphold the U.S. Constitution, Donald Trump replied, “I don’t know.”
That’s a serious and troubling statement! Seeing an American president hesitate to affirm their commitment to our constitutional principles should alarm all of us.
Trump’s response tells me that he’s willing to put personal goals above all else. He already exhibits authoritarian behavior by undermining our institutions, ignoring court orders and casting doubt on the legitimacy of our elections. He’s even selling caps and T-shirts emblazoned with ‘Rewrite the Rules,’ a message that suggests his willingness to upend America’s founding documents.
There’s no doubt that Trump will continue to push boundaries and ignore the rules. How far will we allow him to go? It’s time for “We the People” to assert our authority and defend our democracy.
Annette Bell
Macon County
