📢 Holding Trump Accountable: A Call to Action for the People
🗽Trump thrives on attention and has always craved the perception of being widely respected worldwide. To push back against this, we must reshape how he is remembered and recognized.
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Holding Trump Accountable: The People's Responsibility in the Face of Judicial Inaction
I believe justice and accountability are the foundation of any true democracy.
That’s why it’s so infuriating to see Donald Trump, a former president, incoming president, and now 34-time convicted felon, continue to escape full accountability.
If someone like me—or any regular person—were charged with even one of these felonies, we'd face severe consequences, probably jail time. But Trump, with his privilege, wealth, and connections, has managed to sidestep the kind of justice that most of us would face without question.
This kind of selective justice is dangerous. It sends a clear and devastating message: the rules aren't the same for everyone, and the wealthy and powerful live by their own code.
That's not just unfair—it's a profound betrayal of what democracy is meant to represent. It dishonors every soldier who has fought to defend our nation and the ideals we stand for. It's a betrayal of every American, regardless of political beliefs, by making it clear that liberty and justice are not truly for all but only for a privileged few.
Allowing Trump to escape meaningful consequences undermines the very idea that no one is above the law. If we don't fight for accountability now, we're setting a dangerous precedent that will only deepen cynicism and weaken the democracy we're trying to protect.
The Power of the People
If the courts and the Justice Department refuse to act reasonably, the American people must take up the reins of accountability.
Trump thrives on attention and has always craved the perception of being widely respected worldwide. He has also mastered manipulating media coverage to serve his interests. To push back against this, we must reshape how he is remembered and recognized, challenging the narrative he works so hard to control.
One powerful method is to ensure that every mention of his name includes his felonious status. Referring to him as "President Donald Trump, the 34-time convicted felon" embeds his crimes into public consciousness and reminds everyone of his lawbreaking legacy.
Moreover, we should circulate only images that emphasize his guilt—stamping "FELON" across every image of Trump reclaims the narrative. This approach shames Trump and serves as a stark warning to other influential figures who believe they can act with impunity. Public perception is a potent tool, and leveraging it to highlight Trump's criminality ensures that his name becomes synonymous with disgrace, not power.
Why This Matters
Publicly keeping Trump’s felonious conduct front and center is not about vengeance; it is about justice and accountability. Labeling Trump as a felon reinforces the message that his behavior is not acceptable and cannot be normalized. It reminds us that the people hold the ultimate power in a democracy, even when the courts falter. History has shown that unchecked wrongdoing breeds further corruption. If we let Trump off the hook, we invite future leaders to follow his path of lawlessness, knowing there will be no consequences.
By consistently reminding the public of Trump's criminality, we keep his actions front and center. Allowing his crimes to fade from public memory risks allowing him to rehabilitate his image.
Some might argue that he can't be shamed—but I disagree. He despises bad publicity and negative media attention, and being constantly referred to as a felon will undoubtedly get under his skin. Let's not forget that he idolizes figures like Putin and Kim Jong Un, aspiring to be a master of propaganda and controlling how people perceive him. Denying him that control is a powerful way to deny him power and restore it to the people.
If the Justice Department does not fully act, the people must step in, using their voices, platforms, and collective power to hold Trump accountable. Let us stamp "FELON" on his legacy—literally and figuratively—and show that no one, not even a former president, is above the law. Justice may bend, but it need not break as long as we, the people, demand accountability.
At times, the President's office has been held by individuals of poor character and leadership, yet our nation has endured. While it is deeply disappointing that America has elected a felon to lead, I remain confident that we will overcome this dark chapter in our history. Together, we can restore the presidency to someone who indeed champions the power of the people and works to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Today’s Calls-to-Action
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Personally I am doing my best not to support any businesses or individuals who have and continue to support the Orange Monster. Voting silently with our wallets! As women we do the majority of purchasing and can support women in business and small business rather than big corporations that donated to him. open secrets.org and I am sure there are many other sources. We can be heard in numbers if people are willing to step up!
All the people who are not Trump supporters should turn their back on him whenever in his presence. That will really piss him off.