The 2024 election may have more significant ramifications. Who is to say that a local mayor, governor, or even a member of the city council
Who has been convicted of a crime cannot be elected if a candidate with 34 felony convictions can occupy the highest position in the country? Do we want this for our nation?
Despite his beliefs, the election of former President Donald Trump exposes significant differences in American perceptions of responsibility and leadership.
Policy was more important to many voters than criminal accusations. Others could have believed that his legal issues were politically motivated due to a mistrust of institutions.
Whatever the motivation, this choice raises challenging issues about the qualities we look for in our leaders.
We can only speculate as to how this will affect the United States’ reputation and character in the long run. It will take time to determine if it was an error.
