“These are the events that occur when a significant electoral victory is unjustly taken away from devoted individuals who have faced unfair treatment for far too long. Go home with love and peace. Remember this day forever!” This was a now-deleted tweet from former President Donald J. Trump following the Capitol insurrection.
It’s simple to erase such posts from social media. (I have previously stated that his account should have been silenced long before this due to its rampant spread of misinformation.) Yet, we shouldn’t remove this from our collective consciousness. Rather, we must acknowledge it—marking it as either the moment when the MAGA movement hit its inevitable low, prompting those bound to it (or to its “base”) to finally renounce it, or as the day our democracy—which we’ve taken for granted—met its official demise.
I sincerely hope for the former. When we eventually move past this dark chapter in our history, we will need to engage in serious introspection. We must consider how our country became fertile ground for the rise of a demagogue, why so many felt loyalty to a man who did not reflect their values, and why we have developed an overwhelming appetite for conspiracy theories and those who propagate them. We must also ponder why, despite all the discussions on various platforms, we have become increasingly unable to understand one another.
However, that deep social and psychological analysis can wait until we have navigated through this crisis. For now, it is imperative for the rest of us to assert: No!
No, Mr. President. These are not mere “things and events” that are to be expected. These are the consequences of a republic being supplanted by a cult of personality. When an individual—especially this individual—is idolized, we lose sight of the values and ideals that should define our nation. No, Mr. President, these “things” are not typical responses to defeat. They stem from a rejection of a shared reality, where civil discourse is usurped by disagreements over fundamental truths. When we indulge in alternative narratives, turning to memes and social media not for distraction but as sources of actual information.
No, Mr. President, “great patriots” do not belong to one side alone. These events happen when we label opposing views as “evil” or “sick,” rather than accepting that we have different philosophies. No, Mr. President, this election was not “stolen.” It was lost. There is no conspiracy among the legislative, state, and judicial branches against you. The truth is that there are more individuals who reject you than those who support you. More who see your danger than those who ignore it, or accept it in exchange for your policies or favor.
No, Mr. President, you do not get to determine what is sacred. What is sacred is the agreement we share with all 44 of your predecessors and the bond we will form with your successor. A leader who values citizens over partisanship, who prioritizes the responsibilities of their role rather than engaging in petty online spats.
So yes, Mr. President. Let’s “remember this day forever.”
Let’s remember this as the moment we collectively declared enough is enough.
Let’s remember this day as a unified stand against tyranny, treason, and sedition—those unsettling terms we often avoid.
Let’s remember that even more of us than the 81 million who rejected you in November continue to oppose your distorted version of “patriotism.”
Let’s remember this day as the point at which Congress, despite your efforts, reaffirmed their commitment to the people’s business by officially recognizing Joe Biden’s election.
Let’s remember this day as the day we stood together to say no, once and for all.
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Summary:
In the wake of a tumultuous political event, this piece reflects on the importance of recognizing the implications of idolizing leaders over democratic values. It emphasizes the need for collective introspection regarding the rise of demagoguery and the rejection of shared truths. The call to remember this day serves as a reminder of our commitment to democracy and unity.