Michael Clifford: Trump took it to the brink but backed off because he's a coward

On Wednesday, Donald Trump attempted his own coup in the USA’s seat of power. 

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”.