Trump and his favorite news outlets always fought back aggressively against the Mueller probe. But never have they ramped up their furor like the last few weeks. The fiery words being used like "coup", "spying" on Trump's campaign and "treason" takes this to a whole new level. One which I fear will pave the way towards a great deal of chaos resulting in violence
Here's a brief timeline of events. In the summer of 2016 the CIA came to the Obama White House with information Russia was trying to influence the election. Question is what should he do? (1) would be to share it with the public. In doing so he'd be accused of trying to manipulate the election. (2) Keep his mouth shut until either Hillary or Donald were elected and inform them. He chose the latter. At which point Donald accused Obama and the intelligence agencies of "spying" on him. I don't know where you come from but in my world this would be called "investigating"-- not spying.
Also in my world when agencies of our government are charged with overseeing possible illegal foreign activities yet choose to ignore them they would be in dereliction of duty. I'd even go so far as to say withholding this from the President of the United States or somehow covering it up would be a "treasonous" betrayal to our country.
As far as a "coup" I don't think those making these kind of accusations know it' definition.. A "coup" is an illegal seizure of power. Obviously this never happened. There was no suspension of elections thus allowing Trump becoming president. Makes me wonder if he using these extreme accusations is trying to pull off what he accuses others of.
These are toxic times when the president of the United States accuses congress, the press or anyone who opposes him of "treason". So too I find it frightening when law enforcement investigations are labeled as "spying".
Where All This Is HeadedBy the time Donald and his cronies are done it will be too late to restore trust with our government. Once trust is broken there will be nothing anyone can say or do no matter who comes after him. Trust not only in government but between people themselves affecting the economy, our status in the world and the rule of law. This country has faced worse times then this, that's for sure. The difference, there always emerged a leader who could unite us. I don't know if we can count on that kind of luck this time. Our trade deficits, national debt and standing in the world simply may be too difficult a task for even the greatest among us to overcome.
This isn't about liking or not liking him and his supporters. This is about people being able to see through both sides of the toxic BS going around these days. Then taking a stand against all forms of negativity. When the people of a nation fail finding commonality it's greatness becomes another chapter in history like many before it.