Thread by @AliVelshi

1/12
Courage manifests in different ways: physically, mentally, morally, emotionally. But all forms of courage are defined by the willingness to act in the face of adversity. None of those manifestations seem to apply to what Republicans are doing right now. #velshi

2/12
Republicans are standing by as Trump is potentially doing more harm to American democracy in the dying days of his administration than he did in the almost 4 destructive years that preceded them. #velshi

3/12
The “check engine” light in the Republican car has been red since early 2016, as Trump headed for his party’s nomination. The problem was serious then, but now the engine has seized, the tires are blown out and the car is careening out of control toward a cliff. #velshi

4/12
With VERY, very few exceptions, Republicans across this country are watching this disaster happen and holding their tongues. For those of you who think that’s their problem, it’s not. It’s ALL of our problem. #velshi

5/12
This past Wednesday, Trump released a 46-min edited video diatribe about the election results, calling it “the most important speech” he’s ever made. It contained nothing about COVID, the most critical issue we all face, but was riddled with lies about voter fraud. #velshi

6/12
It’s bad enough that Republicans encouraged Trump’s behavior in the early days after Joe Biden’s victory, but it’s been a month now. Enough is more than enough already. #velshi

7/12
Republicans should be objecting to every one of the fake hearings being held to demonstrate voter fraud, and every time the Giuliani clown car rolls into a another stop, and specifically, the U.S. president making baseless claims that undermine faith in democracy. #velshi

8/12
I can’t tell you how many times over the last 4 years I’ve heard people give Trump the benefit of the doubt, asking what damage he can actually do. Apparently, a lot. #velshi

9/12
Trump’s supporters are asking legislatures to overturn the will of the people, suggesting that Trump somehow cling to power. Who would have thought that in 2020 we would be discussing members of the Grand Old Party encouraging a coup?! #velshi

10/12
Let’s not be Pollyanna-ish and imagine Trump will ever actually concede defeat. But he can do a lot more damage in 46 days in office as the president of the world’s most powerful country. #velshi

11/12
Maybe Republicans can’t change Trump, but if members of the GOP plan to exist beyond Trump, they may want to display a little bit of courage. If not, we will remember them for having failed American democracy when it mattered most. #velshi

12/12
Trump lost, and he will not succeed in stealing this election. Not in the actual courts and not in the court of public opinion. But the quicker Republicans can encourage him to find the door, the better for them, and for the country. #velshi