So, I'm pretty sure this is legit. The New York Times isn't stupid enough to publish something like this without being damn sure of it. And I can believe it. It fits with a lot of stories that have been leaking out of the White House before now, regarding general chaos, staff firings and resignations, and even the simple details like Trumps need to tear up any paperwork he's done with. I've been looking at some stuff on the topic today, and my initial reaction seems to be accurate. This is a Very Bad Thing.
Your government has a clear and established procedure for removing a sitting president, in the event the administration comes to the conclusion that he is incapable, unwilling or unfit for office. Taking those actions require the people taking them to show some integrity, and it is a personal career risk to them, but it is not a constitutional crisis. What these people are doing, acting against the instructions and decisions of their elected superior and subverting the bureaucracy for their own agenda, is a very serious crime and a legitimate threat to the nations democratic process. They're not failing to enact impeachment proceedings because of fear of a constitutional crisis. These people want Trump as President, because they believe, in their greed and corruption, they can control the country from behind the scenes. This editorial is an attempt at covering their asses once things fall apart. "See, we weren't part of the crimes! We were secretly the heroes! We're on your side."
Who's actually in charge of the United States right now?
Your government has a clear and established procedure for removing a sitting president, in the event the administration comes to the conclusion that he is incapable, unwilling or unfit for office. Taking those actions require the people taking them to show some integrity, and it is a personal career risk to them, but it is not a constitutional crisis. What these people are doing, acting against the instructions and decisions of their elected superior and subverting the bureaucracy for their own agenda, is a very serious crime and a legitimate threat to the nations democratic process. They're not failing to enact impeachment proceedings because of fear of a constitutional crisis. These people want Trump as President, because they believe, in their greed and corruption, they can control the country from behind the scenes. This editorial is an attempt at covering their asses once things fall apart. "See, we weren't part of the crimes! We were secretly the heroes! We're on your side."
Who's actually in charge of the United States right now?