How Trump’s Defenders Will Be Remembered
The president falsely accused a sitting congressman of treason. Why do Republicans stand for this?
by Conor Friedersdorf
Sep 30, 2019
1 minute
![](https://article-imgs.scribdassets.com/4mlk6frebkbysu49/images/fileMTNEPNR9.jpg)
President Donald Trump swore to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution, a document that declares, “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.”
.
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days