who participated in the January 6 insurrection, as well as a promise to revoke the citizenship of “illegal aliens” who voted for Harris. Legal experts say Trump’s power to do these things is limited, but the damage from his attempts could be immense. “He could easily stir up a constitutional crisis that would last for months,” says Gellman. “Even if he is ultimately blocked, the consequences could be catastrophic.” The fact that the 2024 election is shaping up to be a referendum on the 2020 vote is deeply concerning. “We are in a dangerous moment,” says Brooks. “We must do everything possible to ensure a free and fair election and to protect our democracy.” The coming months will test America’s institutions, its leaders and its people like never before. The stakes could not be higher.
