The 19th-Century Precursors to the Crises of Trump’s America

The 19th-Century Precursors to the Crises of Trump’s America

A candidate is down in the official count after an election but refuses to concede. He was the victim of massive fraud, he insists. As “stop the steal” becomes a rallying cry, his supporters march on the capital, hoping to install him in office. Eventually, he gains office and triggers a constitutional crisis. You might think you just read a description of the 2020 and 2024 elections and the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term as president. …