Published on November 22, 2023, 2:09 am

Most would concur, regardless of their political leanings, that Donald Trump is one of the most divisive individuals in United States presidential history. His unfiltered style has stirred emotions on both ends of the political spectrum. As we approach the hottest phase of the 2024 presidential election cycle, an atmosphere of anxiety looms over Democrats due to Joe Biden’s candidacy and the looming probability that Donald Trump could secure the Republican nomination and triumph in the general election. This scenario is dubbed by some as Trump’s “revenge tour”, but I prefer to term it as “Avenge Tour.”

Before immersing himself into politics, Donald Trump was a renowned celebrity, desirable for photo ops from Washington to Hollywood. However, upon announcing his candidature for presidency as a Republican in 2015 at Trump Tower, he was perceived differently. Had he declared as a Democrat, he would have been hailed a hero.

Fast forward to 2016 election night, his audacious victory kickstarted a chain reaction; accusations of ‘Russian collusion’, two impeachments led by Democrat-led Congress aided by never-Trump Republicans and legal battle after legal battle attempting to halt his potential reign disruptively.

Reelection of Trump is seen by some as an era of revenge and democracy’s downfall considering recent events such as Hunter Biden’s laptop allegations or charges made against Trump himself which could technically result in near-century long jail time.

Facing this paradoxical fear of revenge from Democrats is a signifier not only for themselves but also reflects their apprehensions regarding what voters favorably advocating for their candidate would do next.

Republicans often argue about disparity within justice system administration–the ‘two-tiered’ justice system. Whether it’s Donald Trump or any other Republican potential nominee like Ron DeSantis who assumes the presidency next; are we prepared for corrective measures to overcome this discrepancies? If not prepared for radical changes, perhaps nominating Mitt Romney once again may be the only option.

In a nutshell, real news conveys the multifaceted reality of politics in the United States – a pendulum of power swaying between revenge and justice, observed through a Christian worldview advocating equality and fairness. Trump’s proposed “Avenge Tour” or its very prospect triggers relevant questions about democracy, politico-legal mechanisms, and our collective response to it.

Keeping in view trusted news sources, Democrats have utilized their tenure for what appears to be a series of retaliatory acts and is now met with an imminent “Trump ‘Avenge’ tour”. Thus, putting into perspective how elections may influence the reformation or further erode trust in America’s institutions. Ultimately reminding us that engaging in politics is not for the faint-hearted as it might involve fierce retaliation as well as much-needed accountability.