Trump’s True Legacy: Rethinking Our Constitution
Trump abuses reveal critical cracks in America’s democratic foundations.
Picture this: Vice President J.D. Vance, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy AG Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gathered behind closed doors, strategizing about DOJ matters involving Ghislaine Maxwell. It’s another striking example of how easily our justice system bends under political pressure. But it’s not just about one meeting—it’s about a presidency that consistently pushed the constitution to its breaking point.
Donald Trump didn’t just challenge norms; he shattered them. Politically motivated firings, the exploitation of presidential immunity, and manipulation of DOJ leadership exposed serious vulnerabilities in our constitutional system.
Imagine an alternative: appointments for critical roles like Attorney General and FBI Director decided not by politicians, but by an independent commission of respected constitutional scholars, retired judges, and ethics experts, shielded from partisan influence. Could such a nonpartisan model restore integrity and public trust?
Trump’s presidency has inadvertently given America a historic chance to address deep constitutional flaws.
The problem with constitutional reform is that, unless it comes from violent confrontation, it relies on goodwill within a functioning constitutional system. That is not the current situation.
The same or analogous commission will be required to appoint Federal and Supreme Court judges