Throughout Donald Trump's candidacy and brief tenure in office, he has managed to eradicate civility, a longstanding hallmark of our great democracy.
Google the name "Donald Trump" and note the headlines, six countries Trump insulted, Trump threatens world leaders, Trump is running out of foreign leaders to alienate.
Americans are grappling with the uncomfortable truth that our president has replaced civility with incivility, and lies, hallmarks of an authoritarian regime.
Trump mocked Republican Sen. John McCain, poking fun at McCain's imprisonment during the Vietnam War: "I like people who weren't captured."
He berated a woman who accused him of groping her: "Believe me, she would not be my first choice."
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He encouraged supporters at one of his rallies to assault protestors: "Knock the crap out of 'em. I will pay for the legal fees."
Americans who take pride in our reputation as the world's strongest democracy have reason to fear.
Donald Trump is destroying America's good name.
