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As Trump attempts to avoid facing Jan. 6 charges in court, voters must try him at the polls

Regardless of whether Trump ever stands trial for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, he will be judged by everyday Americans who have the one thing that can defend our democracy: the vote.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli-American Council summit last month.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli-American Council summit last month.Read moreRicky Carioti / The Washington Post