For better or for worse, the mid-term elections are over (though some races remain in doubt). Now is the time for the Justice Department to indict Trump, his cronies and others who attempted to undermine the 2020 election or have been actively engaged in spreading misinformation that threatens the fabric of American Democracy.
Hopefully, this crackdown will begin before Trump or others announce their political intentions for 2024 and commence without fear of a public backlash. Fact-based indictments will, in my opinion, be the most effective means of dealing with conspiracy theories and the Big Lie and will clearly demonstrate that no one is too powerful to face justice.
Most importantly, those who might choose to adopt Trump's playbook will understand that such efforts are futile and will only lead to prosecution and imprisonment. This will protect our Democracy, secure our elections and end the Trump scourge once and for all.
