The lawsuit by Capitol Police officers against Donald Trump over a so-called “slush fund” for Jan. 6 rioters and political allies exposes a profound moral crisis in America. The officers who defended Congress and democracy on one of the darkest days in modern U.S. history suffered physical injuries, trauma and lasting scars. Yet instead of honoring their sacrifice, political power is being used to reward those tied to the attack.
No democracy can survive if violence against democratic institutions is excused, glorified or financially subsidized. When rioters are elevated as patriots while injured police officers are ignored, the rule of law itself is turned upside down.
Americans of every political belief should reject this dangerous normalization of political violence. Accountability must apply equally to the powerful and the powerless alike. A nation that rewards insurrection while abandoning those who defended democracy risks losing both justice and its moral compass.
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