Trump's delusions at the convention reveal deeper issues

Yikes, Trump is back at it again, urging Republicans to 'pretend I'm on the ballot' at the convention. This is just a wild attempt to stay relevant and keep his grip on the party, even though he's not running for anything right now. It's honestly alarming how he still thinks he can manipulate the political landscape with these kinds of statements. He even mentioned that 'tariff' is his fifth favorite word after being bullied, which is just bizarre and shows how out of touch he is with what really matters to Americans. His signature domestic policy law, which he signed last summer, seems to be more about self-promotion than actual governance, and it raises the question of whether he’s genuinely interested in the welfare of the country or just his own ego. This kind of rhetoric is harmful to democracy because it undermines the electoral process and encourages a culture of denial about accountability. It’s clear that Trump is not just a former president; he’s a force that continues to threaten the integrity of our political system. We need to call this out for what it is: a dangerous game that could have serious consequences for our democratic norms. Check out the full details here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09/09/us/rnc-trump-midterm-convention-updates/the-lowest-murder-rate-since-the-year-1900-thats-big-stuff?rref=us