Trump’s ugly legacy has unleashed a venom in America

The American claim to 'exceptionalism' and its history of support for democracy around the world has been delivered a severe blow.

Donald Trump, pictured July 10, 2020.Pre-Trump, racists were largely in the shadows. But his sick vision for America has enlisted millions of followers. This past week has only emboldened them, writes Sheila Copps. Photograph courtesy of White House Flickr/by Tia Dufour

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

January 11, 2021

OTTAWA—Whether or not Donald Trump remains in office for the next two weeks is hardly the point. His ugly legacy has unleashed a venom in America that will be very difficult to suppress. The world has watched in horror as domestic terrorists stormed the capital, wreaking havoc and death on the u...

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