Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is accusing Republican nominee Donald Trump of being a “threat to our democracy,” claiming that he is unlike anything the country has ever faced before. In an attempt to rally the Democratic Party, Pelosi invoked historical moments such as the American Revolution and the Civil War, likening the current situation to a fight for democracy.
During an interview on MSNBC, Pelosi stated “At the beginning of our country, Thomas Payne said that ‘times have found us. Declare war, establish a new nation.’ Abraham Lincoln took up that charge to keep our country together years later, decades later, and now the times have found us to save our democracy. That is what we are here to do.” She went on to compare the Democratic Party’s fight against Trump to the fight for independence and unity in the country’s early years.
This is not the first time Trump has been compared to a tyrannical leader by the liberal media and Democrats. Former Democratic Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill went as far as to say that Trump is “even more dangerous” than Hitler. Others have accused him of wanting to build concentration camps and using the government as a weapon for revenge.
Trump’s critics have also accused him of being sensitive to criticism and being easily angered, comparing him to Hitler’s infamous anger towards Charlie Chaplin’s satirical portrayal of him. Even The Washington Post has published guest opinion pieces drawing comparisons between Trump and Hitler.
Despite this constant vilification by the left, President Joe Biden campaigned on the idea that Trump is a threat to democracy. However, polls have shown that voters do not trust Biden to preserve democracy over Trump. In fact, a Washington Post-Schar School poll found that 38% of respondents trusted Trump to preserve democracy compared to only 29% who said the same of Biden.
This demonization of Trump by the left has also led to extreme actions. In July of 2021, a 20-year-old gunman attempted to assassinate Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The gunman’s actions were fueled by his hatred towards Trump, ultimately resulting in the death of 50-year-old Corey Comperatore.
It is clear that Pelosi and the liberal media will stop at nothing to paint Trump as a villain and a threat to democracy. But the truth is, Trump was elected by the American people and has worked tirelessly to protect and improve our democracy. His policies have led to a booming economy, secure borders, and a stronger military. He has stood up against foreign threats and put America first.
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It is time to stop the fear-mongering and baseless accusations against Trump. It is time to acknowledge his accomplishments and dedication to our nation. Instead of tearing him down, we should be supporting and thanking him for his service as President of the United States.