Pentagon Papers 50th Anniversary: Turning Point On Executive Authority In Presidency

It has been a half century since the exposure by the New York Times of the Pentagon Papers, that revealed the secrets of how America became engaged in the never ending Vietnam War.

It infuriated President Richard Nixon, and led to circumstances that brought about the Watergate Scandal, and the move to impeach Nixon, leading to his resignation on August 9, 1974.

But now, revelations show Donald Trump had engaged in even worse violations of the law than Nixon did, and this makes it clear how alarming it is that Trump is still trying to promote a coup, as on January 6 at the US Capitol, so that he can return to power.

And it is ever more alarming that most Republicans are willing to bend to Trump’s will, and that the Republican Party of 2021 is far more corrupt and dangerous than it was in 1971!

2 comments on “Pentagon Papers 50th Anniversary: Turning Point On Executive Authority In Presidency

  1. Pragmatic Progressive June 14, 2021 5:01 pm

    Trump, Barr, and anyone else involved in the data seizures needs to prosecuted immediately!

  2. Southern Liberal June 15, 2021 4:14 pm

    Some emails leaked show that Trump pressured his DOJ into trying to change the election results in 6 swing states.

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