Editorial: The New York Times

• President Trump and his allies are creating chaos and distractions to establish unchecked executive power.
• The Republican-led Congress has abdicated its role as a coequal branch of government.
• President Trump's initiatives have been halted by the courts, with States also taking measures in response to his administration.
• President Trump and the current powerful Republican majority appears to be overhauling the government unconstitutionally.
• Personal attacks against public officials are intimidating and imply possible misuse of the law.
• Long-standing international alliances are threatened by reckless bluster.
• Public health protections are being weakened and threatened.
• The civil rights of many Americans are being threatened by executive orders.

Conclusion: America faces a new reality under the leadership of a impulsive undeterred president. How Americans, and the world, respond to such a president will determine the next four years.

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