Former President Donald Trump's recent indictment drama has brought to light the weakness of his political rivals. As the legal proceedings against him continue, it has become clear that those who were once seen as his opponents in the Republican Party lacked the courage and conviction to take a stand.
Trump's primary rivals during his presidency and his political enablers have been criticized for their lack of action when it comes to holding him accountable for any wrongdoing. They either remained silent or actively supported him despite mounting evidence against him.
This was particularly evident during Trump's impeachment trial earlier this year, where only seven Republicans voted to convict him on charges of inciting an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Many others refused to acknowledge or condemn his role in sparking the violent attack.
Now, with Trump facing criminal charges related to tax fraud and other financial crimes, many are once again questioning why more wasn't done earlier by those who had a chance to hold him accountable when he was still in office.
Some are calling this lack of action cowardly, while others see it as a calculated move by politicians looking out for their own interests rather than doing what is right for their constituents and country.
Regardless of one's opinion on the matter, it is clear that Trump's indictment drama has highlighted weaknesses among those supposedly opposing him within his own party – weaknesses that may come back to haunt them in future elections if they cannot show stronger leadership moving forward.