While Mr. Ford sought to heal the nation and Mr. Nixon effectively embraced the position, Mr. Trump was divisive. Richard N. HaassChairman of the Council on Foreign Relations, said the danger now is “partisan disparity” that makes it harder for the parties to agree on important issues such as raising the debt ceiling.
“Things are already extremely partisan and polarizing, especially with the House of Commons, and I think this only aggravates the situation and things are going to be even more nuanced now,” he said. “That could increase the likelihood of House committees tracking down the president and his family or other members of his administration.”
Of course, it’s possible that America has seen so many Trump plays over the years that this has become the new normal and it may not upend the political system as much as it should. So far, at least, the indictment did not lead to any kind of mass protests Mr. Trump seems to be calling.
If there is no other indictment, and this case turns into a series of petitions and regular hearings as well as other preliminary skirmishes, it may not be as compelling as until one. The trial actually opens, possibly in a few months. And if that’s the case, some Washington seniors say, Biden and Congress can still focus on business.
Jim Manley said: “While Trump and his team will try to do everything that has to do with him, I believe there is still enough of a governing coalition on Hill that members will manage to accomplish a little. the most necessary things”. , a former senior adviser to the Senate Democrats.
He added: “While Trump supporters in the House will make a lot of noise and smoke, I don’t anticipate Congress going over the debt limit because of the chaos caused by Trump. file an indictment.”
Mr. Trump’s lust for attention has been the foundation of his identity for decades. As a celebrity developer, he happily presents his marriage affairs and problems in the New York tabloids; split in 1990 with first wife Ivana front page 11 days in a row. He likes to do cameos in movies and TV shows from “Sex and the City” to “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” He’s put his name on everything from hotels, golf courses and towers to steaks, bottled water and ties.
