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Why the J6 hearings Matter: The future of democracy depends on them. | United States
The Constitution is the bedrock of our democracy, and the J6 hearings could determine its future. Congress must hold President Trump accountable for his actions. If they don’t, then we are in trouble.
The Constitution is the bedrock of our democracy. It guarantees that Congress will be a check on the executive branch, and it ensures that the truth will always come out. That’s why the J6 hearings are so important. They could determine the future of our democracy. Congress must hold President Trump accountable for his actions. If they don’t, then we are in trouble.
Bedrock
A system of checks and balances only works if checks are considered and balances applied. Resistance to this fundamental principle undermines the bedrock and creates fault lines that grow.
The Founders knew the dangers of allowing any one person or group to have too much power. They gave Congress the power to impeach and remove a president from office if they committed “high crimes and misdemeanors.” However, even though Trump is no longer president, to allow his actions while president to go unchecked is a dangerous…