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The riot is over, the madness continues. The second day after the attack on the Capitol by a mob instigated by the President of the United States, Donald Trump (74), political Washington has only one question: How do we get rid of it (in little more than ten days)?
Delivery is January 20, Joe Biden (78) is officially confirmed, and Donald Trump is trying to limit the damage. “Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence, anarchy and chaos,” he said in a video message. The time for “healing and reconciliation” has come. Shortly before, he had already promised an “orderly delivery” in a statement.
However, the current president did not admit defeat. He did not even mention his successor Joe Biden (78), much less congratulated him on his electoral success. Under constitutional law, the so-called “concession speech” is not required, but the fact that Trump promises that the “journey” will continue and that he will continue to “fight” with his supporters is cause for concern. The video message itself apparently only came under pressure from the cabinet.
Nancy Pelosi presses Vice Pence
Both Democrats and Republicans are feverishly searching for a solution to get rid of Trump, show him the consequences of his actions, and avoid further damage. Because in the remaining two weeks in office, Trump still has powerful powers. Not only can it fuel further violence and arouse hatred at the national level, it can also trigger international violence. For example, provoking Iran, with whom the United States was on the brink of an open war only a year ago. It could also reveal state secrets.
Top Democrat Nancy Pelosi (80) has already given Vice President Mike Pence a choice: either remove Trump through the 25th amendment to the constitution, or Congress is pushing through a regular impeachment process. However, variant 1 seems highly unlikely.
Trump’s former security adviser John Bolton doubts it would work to declare the US president incapacitated through the amendment. “Pence should secretly rally the majority in the cabinet,” Bolton told CNN. “Why? Because Donald Trump immediately fires any minister who signs the corresponding letter. Then his signature is no longer valid.” Bolton believes the attempt will not work. He also has constitutional concerns.
That is why Trump’s ministers do not resign
An impeachment process in Congress could be more sustainable. According to CNN, Democrats will begin the necessary process on Monday. There could be a final vote on Wednesday! The television channel has the indictment, according to which Trump should be indicted, among other things, for “inciting a riot.”
The process could pass quickly through the House of Representatives because the burden of proof is devastating and thanks to the television images they can be seen, leading Democrats say. A successful impeachment trial would prevent Trump from running again. However, he needs a two-thirds majority in the Senate, where Democrats only have a very small majority despite Georgia’s two Senate seats.
One thing is clear: the removal of Donald Trump from office is no longer a mind game, but a nonpartisan wish. Lisa Murkowski (63) was the first Republican senator to ask Trump to resign Friday night. Other Republicans like Mitt Romney, 73, could follow. That should also be the reason why, after the Washington madness, no other cabinet member has resigned apart from Transportation Minister Elaine Chao (67) and Education Minister Bettsy DeVos (63).
As reported in the US media, top officials have vowed to stay in office and keep democratic institutions within the last yards of their own president. This apparently also includes national security adviser Robert O’Brian (54). Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (78) is also said to have contributed to the new unit.
John Bolton: Last Trump golfen!
So how do you end this presidency? How can a dignified fair and the rule of law be put to an end under four years of Trump, crowned by a mob that enters and desecrates the sacred halls of democracy? The situation is complicated. Currently, it is even being discussed whether the impeachment procedure could be extended beyond Trump’s term.
John Bolton, who, like many Republicans, had long expected to abuse Trump as a puppet for his own interests and instead found himself suddenly off stage, has little hope. His suggestion for the remaining two weeks: put Trump on Air Force One, send him to Florida, and let him play golf.
