Trump's Pledge of Allegiance: A Threat to Democracy or Just Business as Usual?
The Republican midterm convention in Dallas concluded on Thursday with a bizarre and ominous twist: Donald Trump made his audience swear a mock Pledge of Allegiance, which was less a celebration of American values than a warning to his followers: vote for me or face consequences.
This stunt was no surprise from an administration known for its divisive rhetoric and willingness to blur the lines between fact and fiction.