President Donald J. Trump’s reign of terror is finally coming to an end, but like most shit storms, it went out with a bang. The quote on quote, last hurrah of Trump’s followers was the most un-American movement executed by so-called “proud Americans” I have ever seen in my 23 years of existence. All the wildness, violence and pathetic chaos from January 6th aside, we have needed a new president since day one of the Trump Administration.
Why is it that after such a shocking display of treason, domestic terrorism, insurrection, mutiny, and other synonymous terms, I sit here before my column explaining that Trump’s second impeachment, with less than two weeks of his presidency left, is a waste of time?
As a college student, I know what it is like to be spread thin. I have eggs in every basket. Sometimes I run out of eggs and baskets. Sometimes I make a mental note of invisible eggs in made up baskets that I promptly forget about until it is too late. President-Elect Joe Biden is walking into a White House that has broken eggs and smashed baskets all over the place. He and his incomplete cabinet do not need more to worry about.
I think it was an ill-thought-out emotional reaction by members of both parties to impeach Trump a second time in this ill-fated hour. All our lawmakers have done is give an incoming president and vice president more hoops to jump through when they should be getting their house in order. Biden stated on record that he did not support impeachment and it would only distract him and his team from more important work.
Others I have discussed this with have told me they are pleased with the second impeachment, stating “it is time for Trump to get what he deserves.” I agree with this sentiment wholeheartedly and think he deserves jail time in a jumpsuit the same color as his fake tan. The only example I can think of in recent years of the rich or well-financed getting justice served would be the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein’s Frat Boy Bestie should be investigated after leaving office and I can only hope that he will be brought to justice for the crimes he committed. However, to waste our incoming president’s time and resources on impeachment paperwork and press questions is inhumane during this pandemic.
Many students like me are far more concerned with not qualifying for any government aid during the pandemic. Many students are far more concerned about when they might get their COVID-19 vaccination. Many students are not interested in the pissing contest going on in Congress. Students and staff would benefit from the Biden administration’s successes in office rather than the show of power Congress is shoving down Trump’s throat.
If I have any message for those making impeachment moves in D.C. right now, it would be elementary in nature. In the words of my third-grade teacher “STAY ON TASK!” You can do what you want after you get the important work done.
Rebecca Pratt can be reached at [email protected]