Stress Test: How Donald Trump Threatens American Democracy

By William Cooper

OUT NOW!

A frenzy of misbehavior and misjudgment currently threatens the American polity. Donald Trump is the center of the storm. His words, deeds and basic instincts are fundamentally at odds with America’s long-held essential ideals. But Trump isn’t the only problem. Many of his friends, and plenty of his foes, also consistently violate important norms and traditions while seeking short-term political victories. This bipartisan race to the bottom is a stress test of the world’s preeminent constitutional democracy. It continues today.

This collection of columns, previously published in newspapers around the world, looks at two things through the lens of the law: The  presidency of Donald J. Trump and the response to the presidency of Donald J. Trump.

William Cooper is an attorney and columnist. His writings have appeared in over 100 publications globally including the Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Baltimore Sun, Huffington Post, Orlando Sentinel, USA Today and Jerusalem Post.

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"The author’s analysis of the American political landscape during this chaotic period is pertinent, and he succeeds in showcasing the foundational ideals of the American government in his writings. He does an excellent job of describing the “stress test” that America withstands as Trump continues to rally with his political base" - Kate Robinson, The US Book Of Reviews

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