Back to the BYU Cougars Newsfeed

Catherine Rampell: Trump isn’t the only person responsible for the demise of American democracy

R.I.P. American democracy. You still had so much left to give! Whom should we blame for your untimely demise?

Understandably, many believe the coldhearted killer was President Trump. He has after all solicited foreign help to aid him in taking out a political rival -- twice. He continues to accept payments from other foreign leaders and well-heeled business executives, who patronize his properties in clear hopes of influencing U.S. policy. He has refused to disclose his tax returns, necessary to determine whether the executive branch is working in his interest or the country's. He has sought to punish perceived political enemies, minorities and other groups that dare cross him.