In a scathing critique published on January 12, 2024, conservative commentator Victor Davis Hanson raises alarms about what he perceives as a deliberate effort by the Democratic Party to subvert democratic principles, all in an attempt to thwart the potential return of former President Donald Trump.
Hanson’s opinion piece, titled “Biden ‘Saves’ Democracy By Destroying It,” delves into what he deems a strategic move by the Democratic agenda to undermine the foundations of democracy under the guise of protecting it. According to Hanson, the party’s approach can be succinctly summarized as “We had to destroy democracy to save it.”
Citing concerns over Trump’s possible candidacy, Hanson accuses the Democratic Party of resorting to anti-democratic tactics to prevent a majority from choosing Trump in the upcoming election.
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The article highlights instances where Democratic officials, including Secretary of State Shenna Bellows in Maine, have taken controversial steps to exclude Trump from the electoral process. Bellows, an unelected Democrat, invoked a post-Civil War clause of the 14th Amendment, accusing Trump of “insurrection” and erasing his name from the state’s ballot.
Similar actions in Colorado, where an all-Democrat Supreme Court voted to remove Trump from the ballot, are pointed out by Hanson. He argues that these efforts have disenfranchised approximately seven million Americans who would have the right to vote for their preferred candidate.
Hanson also sheds light on Trump facing indictments from four prosecutors, both state and federal, whom he alleges seek to entangle him in legal proceedings during the 2024 election cycle. The piece contends that these indictments are riddled with controversy and scandal, with prosecutors accused of harboring political motivations.
The article names Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis, New York AG Letitia James, Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg, and federal special prosecutor Jack Smith, each accused of having progressive and anti-Trump agendas. Hanson suggests that these prosecutors are aiming to hinder Trump’s reelection campaign through prolonged investigations and questionable charges.
In a damning conclusion, Hanson accuses President Joe Biden of playing a pivotal role in marginalizing Trump, accusing him of branding Trump as an insurrectionist and guilty of crimes against democracy. Despite Biden’s rhetoric, Hanson argues that such efforts are backfiring, with Trump gaining popularity in the polls.
The opinion piece concludes by asserting that the Left’s actions are setting historic, anti-democratic precedents that could have repercussions if Republicans win the November election and adopt similar extra-legal political tactics. Hanson accuses Democrats of tearing the country apart, sacrificing democracy in their pursuit of blocking Trump’s return to the political stage.
