I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration

9/11/2018

In this opinion piece from The New York Times, the author discusses an anonymous op-ed written by a senior official within the Trump administration. The op-ed claims that there is a secret resistance within the White House working to undermine President Trump's most reckless and dangerous decisions. The author discusses the implications of such a resistance and raises questions about the ethics and effectiveness of this kind of subversive action. The piece also highlights the divisive nature of this administration and the concern it raises about the functioning of democracy. Ultimately, it invites readers to consider the implications of an undisclosed "resistance" within the highest levels of government.

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