Trump's Presidency Sparks Discussion of Gradual Power Seize by Bill Maher
Bill Maher, the host of HBO's "Real Time," has once again expressed his concerns about the political stability under President Donald Trump. In a series of recent comments, Maher has suggested that the current coup attempt by Trump could be smoother than the last one, and that Trump may not relinquish power easily.
Maher's latest warnings come as Trump has deployed the National Guard in Washington, D.C., mobilizing around 800 troops initially to support law enforcement. Some of these troops have been armed, citing a security emergency in the capital. Six states have also sent their own National Guard troops to D.C., which can be federalized by Trump.
Maher has argued that the normalization of the National Guard and military on the streets in D.C., as well as the federalization of local police, could be steps towards a coup. He warns that a permanent police presence controlled by a power-hungry administration in D.C. forebodes potentially historic turmoil.
Trump has made numerous comments about potentially running for a third, unconstitutional term. During a high-stakes summit last week with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump joked that a war could give him reason to suspend the 2028 election. Maher believes that Trump will not relinquish power easily, implying a potential obstacle to a democratic transition.
Maher's comments about the upcoming election suggest a lack of confidence in the Democrats' chances of winning. He has expressed doubt that the Democrats will take power, suggesting that they might not win the next election. His persistent skepticism about the democratic process and the potential for political instability under Trump has been a recurring theme in his commentary.
Despite violent crime in Washington, D.C. being at a 30-year low, President Trump has pointed to the city as having "bedlam." Maher has predicted an attempted power grab during Trump's first administration and has frequently cited the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection as evidence. He has used the phrase "slow-moving coup" since Trump was first elected in 2016.
Maher's dining with Trump in March, despite his previous criticisms, has been perceived as a contradiction by some social media users. Many are slamming Maher as a hypocrite for being "gracious and measured" with Trump. However, Maher has argued that Trump distracts the public with humorous trivialities, such as handing out pizza to law enforcement and highlighting the assault of an ex-government staffer nicknamed "Big Balls."
In conclusion, Bill Maher's latest comments indicate a continued concern about the potential for a coup or power grab by Trump in the future. As the 2024 election approaches, Maher's warnings about the dangers of a third Trump term and the potential for political instability serve as a stark reminder of the challenges facing American democracy.
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