Let's be clear, Republicans will do nothing to curb Trump reckless behavior. They are linked to Trump because the Republican Party sold its soul to Trumpism in exchange for tax cuts and a poisoned federal judiciary. Now, they are riding on the tiger's back and realize that even if the tiger is demonstrating a "high index of suspicion for destructive mental processes which are putting the country and its safety and security in jeopardy," they intend to ride along no matter the damage they and Trump cause.
If we had a functioning Republican Party, this would be the time either to pressure the president to resign early and let Vice President Mike Pence handle the remainder of the term (with the promise of a pardon to sweeten the deal) or to invoke the 25th Amendment. At minimum, we would hope that key figures, like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and other senior officials, would act to embrace the reality of the election outcome and put constraints on Trump to stop destructive acts. Instead, they are enabling his worst instincts and behaviors.
But it is important to at least call it out for what it is. Whatever President Trump does leading up to Jan. 20 — whether it is reckless actions abroad or lawless and destructive acts of commission or omission at home — it should be clear that these are not normal nor acceptable actions by an American president.
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