Thank you Steve.

Rule of Law does not mean that we agree that the outcome was correct.

It means that there is a lawful procedure for resolving disputes.

Leftists by and large don't seem to accept this notion. They seem to think Rule of Law means that if they don't agree with the outcome,the Rule of Law hasn't been followed.

In Trump's case, he was democratically elected to a second term at the ballot box. The people decided that regardless of what he did or did not do before, they wanted him back. Again, some may disagree with the outcome,but he was re elected according to the Rule of Law and fully democratic principles.

Looking forward, the electorate will tell us whether they approve or disapprove of Trump once again in the 2026 midterms, knowing that if they elect a Democrat house majority, Trump will be immediately impeached and the nation will be fully gridlocked at least until 2029.

Unfortunately for the Left, government gridlock runs counter to their agenda of activist government. But gridlock is more consistent with conservative values and libertarian values as it gives more room for activity in the private sphere.

This is why the Dems caved on the Schumer Shutdown.