TJ Madsen is among the founding members of the New Herald Tribune and chairs the editorial board. He worked for national syndicated newspapers in Newark, Philadelphia, and Baltimore before moving to the midwest.
July 22 , 2024
New York - Former President Donald Trump is facing mounting pressure from some supporters to end his 2024 presidential campaign and instead declare himself the rightful president, following Joe Biden's surprise withdrawal from the race.
While Biden's exit has upended the political landscape, Trump's campaign has swiftly pivoted to attacking Vice President Kamala Harris, who received Biden's endorsement as the new Democratic nominee. However, a vocal faction of Trump's base, including Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, is pushing for a more radical approach.
"The election process is a sham. Trump should simply declare himself president now," an anonymous source close to Justice Thomas reportedly stated. This sentiment echoes Trump's past claims of election fraud, despite lack of evidence.
Trump's campaign has not officially responded to these calls. Instead, they continue to focus on criticizing the Biden administration's policies and linking Harris to what they perceive as its failures.
Political analysts warn that such a move by Trump would be unconstitutional and likely spark a constitutional crisis. "The presidency isn't something you can just declare," noted one expert. "It's determined through a democratic election process."
As the political drama unfolds, both parties are grappling with the unprecedented situation. Democrats are rallying behind Harris, while Republicans remain united behind Trump despite the internal debate over strategy.With the election still months away, it remains to be seen how this unusual turn of events will impact the race and American democracy as a whole.
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