The president’s efforts to divert attention away from the Epstein scandal are taking valuable resources away from solving the issues Americans care about.
Donald Trump is trying hard to distract the American public from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal affecting his administration. Lately, the White House has brought back the Russia investigation, accused former President Barack Obama of treason, and sent troops onto the streets of Washington, D.C. The president has also criticized Coca-Cola for the sugar it uses and reignited his long-standing feud with comedian Rosie O’Donnell.
While the administration is trying many tactics to see what grabs attention, it’s important to remember that two things can be true: yes, these are distractions, but sometimes distractions also become the main focus.
We can’t ignore that there are now active-duty troops on the streets in two American cities. This seems like a test case for Trump to possibly do the same in cities like New York and Chicago.
It’s also important to see that these distractions take away resources from solving real issues that everyday Americans care about. One result is that things necessary for Americans to be safe, secure, and healthy may not get done because Trump is so focused on diverting attention.
This is a big problem for Trump. His supporters see him as the “law and order” president, the one who will keep the country safe from criminals. But if the administration is sending the nation’s law enforcement to follow the president’s personal goals, who is taking care of the real threats?
That is a big question. We don’t know the answer yet, but it doesn’t look good—for Trump or for Americans who expect the federal government to protect them, enforce the law, and keep everyone safe.
