What emerges is not a single truth, but a collision of narratives about legitimacy and trust. The episode underscores a deeper struggle over who defines credibility in American democracy—and whether disagreement inside government is evidence of weakness, or a sign of its functioning.
The lasting impact may not rest on the fates of two men, but on how institutions absorb conflict without breaking. Democracies depend on confidence that disputes are adjudicated through process rather than power alone. When actions blur that line, the damage is often cumulative, felt less in one moment than over time. Continue reading…
