If the Roles Were Reversed: Would Republicans Tolerate a Democrat Doing What Trump Is Doing?

 It’s a question worth asking—would Republicans remain silent if a Democratic president took the same actions as Donald Trump? Judging by today’s political climate, the answer feels uncomfortably obvious. From controversial policies to unprecedented political maneuvers, the GOP’s willingness to stand by Trump raises concerns about consistency, accountability, and the health of American democracy. If the shoe were on the other foot, the outrage would likely be deafening. Yet here we are.