Michael Clifford: Trump took it to the brink but backed off because he's a coward
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
There was a certain element of 'bringing it all back home' to the scenes in Washington.
A strongman leader attempted to turn democracy on its head. He incited violence among his followers, peddling a narrative in which he is being oppressed by nefarious forces. He purported to stand for “the people”.
