THE TRUMP THREAT

An occasional series by The Inquirer Editorial Board about the risk posed by a second Donald Trump presidency.

The Inquirer Editorial Board is sounding the alarm that Donald Trump is a danger to our democracy.

In a series of editorials, the board details the twice-impeached former president’s flaws, outlines his misdeeds — and highlights the risks of a second term.

To serve his country, Donald Trump should leave the race | Editorial

Biden had a horrible night Thursday. But the debate about the debate is misplaced. The only person who should withdraw from the race is Trump.

Donald Trump is a clear and present danger | Editorial

The presidential election is about more than the traditional policy differences between two candidates. It's about the kind of country we are going to live in and pass on to future generations.

Donald Trump fails the test of accountability | Editorial

Presidents show their true character during times of crisis or when inevitable mistakes happen. But before, during, and after his time in office, Trump has consistently shirked responsibility.

Donald Trump’s Russia ties remain a national security risk | Editorial

There are dozens of reasons why Trump is unfit to return to the White House, but his subservience to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is near the top of the list.

A Trump win would usher in an American theocracy centered on destroying reproductive rights | Editorial

Thomas Jefferson referred to the First Amendment as “a wall between Church and State.” If Donald Trump returns to the White House, the GOP will likely demolish that separation.

Racism, bias, and xenophobia: How Trump’s bigoted views foster division and abase the presidency | Editorial

From the minute Donald Trump launched his first presidential bid in 2015 by accusing Mexico of sending criminals, rapists, and drug dealers to America, he has demonized marginalized groups.

The people who know Trump best have spoken: He is unfit to lead | Editorial

Many conservative Republicans who worked with the former president have strong words for why he shouldn't return to the White House.

Donald Trump has cheated his way through life. Will this election be any different? | Editorial

As his first criminal trial gets underway, prosecutors are expected to show how the former president falsified business records to hide an affair with an adult film star.

When it comes to the law, Donald Trump believes the rules don’t apply | Editorial

The former president's criminal conviction and broadsides aimed at the legal system further demonstrate why he is unfit for any office, let alone the Oval Office.

On climate change, Donald Trump is ready to sell out our future | Editorial

As president, Trump gutted major climate policies and rolled back more than 125 rules governing clean air, water, and wildlife protection. A second term poses an even bigger threat to the environment.

Trump has remade the GOP in his image. It’s not a good look for America | Editorial

With GOP lawmakers and many judges enabling Donald Trump, the danger to democracy is clear and present.

Trump’s rash of bizarre claims and wild tangents is no laughing matter | Editorial

Most Republican officials, and many in the media, ignore or downplay Donald Trump’s peculiar state of mind, but normalizing his unhinged musings is dangerous.

On immigration, Donald Trump offers only division and disaster | Editorial

Trump’s proposed policies would shatter the U.S. economy and tear apart families and communities, while his rhetoric stokes racial animosity in a desperate bid for power.

Project 2025 offers a chilling preview of Trump’s autocratic plans for a second term | Editorial

The plan would upend the rule of law, destabilize democracy, exacerbate climate change, increase poverty, jeopardize health care, increase inequality, weaken education, and benefit the very rich.

Trump had little regard for the Constitution while in office. He’s an even bigger threat to the rule of law now. | Editorial

Because of the Supreme Court's ill-conceived presidential immunity ruling, Trump's potential return to the White House poses even more risks for the nation’s safety and stability.

Donald Trump’s economic agenda would turn boom into bust | Editorial

Trump plans to impose tariffs on imported goods, which effectively translates into a national sales tax that will hurt consumers, small businesses, and big corporations.