The evidence is damning

Donald Trump is on trial in New York for allegedly falsifying his company’s business records to conceal information from voters he knew would harm his 2016 election, a serious criminal offense.

The evidence against him is damning, with many of the allegedly falsified documents having Donald Trump’s signature on them. This is a clear indication of Trump’s pattern of engaging in criminal behavior and doing everything to stay in power, including inciting a deadly insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, illegally retaining classified documents and obstructing justice. Trump has repeatedly jeopardized American democracy by stoking chaos and disorder — and he’s a worse threat today.

While Trump and his allies have sought to delay accountability at every turn, most recently by appealing to his allies on the Supreme Court, there’s still time to bring the other criminal cases to trial before November. That’s what the people deserve.

Despite what Trump and his allies may claim, no one is above the law, including a former president charged with multiple serious crimes. An overwhelming majority of Americans agree that when elected officials break the law, we must hold them accountable — whether it’s a citizen, candidate or president.

The American people agree that Trump must be held accountable. Otherwise, he will continue upending the rule of law.

We must speak out as a nation to demand accountability. Our democracy demands it.

Barbara Venkataraman,

Fort Lauderdale