Donald Trump’s refusal to budge reveals hidden danger America faces

Donald Trump’s antics in the wake of the Nov. 3 election have kept even those with a passing interest in politics entertained for weeks.

But while it’s easy to get sucked into the Trump circus spectacle, it masks a very real threat that could come back to bite America in the future.

According to a number of experts, including Professor John Kane, a political scientist at Griffith University, allegations of voter fraud had been part of the Trump campaign game plan long before Americans went to the polls.

But while the 74-year-old is now almost certain to be awarded at the White House on January 20, his actions have exposed serious cracks in the system, and could pave the way for a smarter and more destructive gamer to take advantage. out of chaos to take power down the track.

DANGEROUS GAME PLAN

Kane said the Trump campaign began laying the groundwork for its hitherto unfounded allegations of voter fraud well in advance.

“When all the polls began to go against him and it was clear that he would not win unless he had another strategy, he began to attack voting by mail, which had many because you have a Covid crisis on your hands.” Kane told news.com.au.

“There was absolutely no evidence, but he started hammering over his rigged electoral mantra over and over again, and he was clearly setting the stage for when he lost.”

Kane said Trump’s team also initially followed the “crazy” strategy of demanding that the count stop early in some areas when Trump stepped forward due to the so-called “red mirage.”

That was created because the majority of Republican supporters tended to vote in person, while Democratic votes were later filtered through mail-in ballots.

Kane believes Trump now privately accepts that the game is over, but continues to push the conspiracy theory of voter fraud in an effort to save face.

Meanwhile, most Republicans support him because they don’t want to offend his supporters who back the outgoing president.

“It is becoming increasingly uncomfortable for Trump himself and you can see it in his attendance at the G20 Summit that he has mentally reviewed,” he said.

“He knows it’s all over, but he has a reputation to uphold.”

‘BROAD THREAT’

But while it’s tempting to view Trump’s current saga as little more than an entertaining spectacle, Kane argued that Trump’s behavior was creating potential future danger in a Medium post this month.

“The relative triviality of Trump may lead us to believe that he may not pose such a great threat,” he wrote.

“Perhaps, however, it has exposed cracks and vulnerabilities in the constitutional fabric of American politics that, if left unaddressed, could be ruthlessly and devastatingly exploited by some future demagogue more cunning and more determined than Trump.”

He told news.com.au that Trump’s “coup attempt” exposed the cracks in America’s political system and that a smarter player with an agenda could exploit those same cracks to seize power in the future.

“There’s no getting around it, he’s trying to steal an election from the person who won it,” Kane said.

“Trump is incompetent and clumsy … but what he has done shows the cracks in the system and has shown that the things that many people thought were impossible are not.

“If you have someone with real political talent and an agenda, Trump has shown how far you can push the system.”

He said Trump’s behavior showed that much of the political system was based on “honor” and that if a leader chose not to do the honorable, “there was no answer.”

“It’s troubling to the entire American people; the situation is hilarious on one level, but it’s actually really scary,” Kane said.

‘FANATIC FOLLOW-UP’

So what would it take for a future tyrant to take advantage of Trump’s groundwork?

According to Kane, several key factors would need to intervene: an economic crisis, disillusioned masses, and a “charismatic character willing to do just about anything” that had the military on his side.

“The kind of fanatical following that Trump achieved is very rare and stems from dissatisfaction with the system,” he said.

“We see this kind of scenario in coups around the world, and it’s one that a determined autocrat could use.

“When opportunities arise, ruthless people seize them, and all it would take would be someone with some political knowledge to challenge (the system) after Trump.”

Kane said Trump’s repeated “lies” and support for conspiracy theories were also “a concern,” as they encouraged the public to ignore reality and eroded trust in institutions and processes without justification, although he hoped that the “fake news” hysteria disappeared once Trump. he was removed from office.

WHATS NEXT?

Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are quietly preparing to take office, with Biden previously describing Trump’s refusal to admit “a shame.”

Once the votes are certified in each state, the Biden administration will begin on January 20 at noon during an inauguration ceremony that will take place in Washington DC, with or without Trump’s blessing.