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Convicting Trump: Here is Our Path to Saving Democracy

Our country can be saved. The path is narrow, yet present.

Libby Winkler
3 min readMar 7, 2024
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Convicting Trump: Here is Our Path to Saving Democracy

In the tumultuous landscape of contemporary American politics, the question of holding former President Donald Trump accountable for his actions while in office has become more than a matter of legal scrutiny—it's a pivotal step toward safeguarding the principles of our democracy.

Convicting Trump isn’t just about addressing past grievances; it’s about setting a precedent for the future and affirming that no individual, regardless of their position, is above the law. This is our path to saving democracy, a journey that requires rigorous adherence to the rule of law, a commitment to ethical governance, and an unwavering belief in the democratic process.

The bedrock of any democratic society is the rule of law.

It ensures that justice prevails, that rights are protected, and that abuses of power are corrected. By holding Trump accountable for any unlawful actions, we reinforce this fundamental principle. It sends a clear message that actions have consequences and that even the highest office in the land cannot be used as a shield against legal and moral…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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