She is a frequent opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. (CNN) By attempting to steal an election, President Donald Trump is waging a war against American democracy. By making baseless claims about voter fraud, Trump is trying to cast his fight against the election results as a noble effort to bolster democracy . In reality, Trump is ignoring the mandate of the American people in a desperate attempt to keep his grip on power. Despite a sustained attack by Trump, his lawyers, and his acolytes within the Republican party, American democracy is repelling Trump's attack.

Source: CNN December 11, 2020 00:11 UTC