Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition, Forgets His Own History
The New York Times dutifully reports on Trump's latest pronouncement, accusing Democrats of 'sedition' for their messages to the military. This framing conveniently omits the recent historical context of January 6th, when Trump himself was impeached for inciting an insurrection, a genuine act of sedition that involved a direct challenge to the peaceful transfer of power. His administration's own
policies and rhetoric routinely skirted the line of constitutional propriety, often questioning the loyalty of state institutions. One might wonder if the concern for military morale suddenly became paramount only when the messaging wasn't aligned with his personal agenda. It appears 'sedition' is only sedition when it's not being performed by the self-proclaimed 'chosen one' or his supporters.
How many times can a public figure declare war on 'enemies within' before such pronouncements become the real danger?