‘A Republic, if you can keep it’: We served presidents from both parties and have never been so concerned about election security
In the year of America's 250-year history, we are facing the most serious threat to our system of "we the people" government since 1860.
The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of America's constitutional republic, yet the nation faces its most significant threat to self-governance since 1860. The foundation of democracy—the ability to hold valid, trusted elections—is under severe strain. Historically, President Trump repeatedly claimed that the 2020 election was rigged, even after he lost the popular vote, and pressured officials to overturn the results in key states like Georgia and Michigan.
His actions culminated in the Capitol riot, which Vice President Mike Pence prevented from changing America's course. In the past 18 months, Trump's administration has taken numerous actions to undermine the electoral process, including pardoning those involved in the Capitol riot and firing officials responsible for ensuring valid elections.
The administration continues to pursue a voter suppression act, asserting executive power over federal elections, a move met with legal challenges. To prevent the erosion of America's democratic process, Congress must assert its constitutional authority and replace officials who undermine election integrity, while citizens must actively defend the right to choose one's government.
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