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The conversation begins with a recognition among congressional Democrats and White House aides that accountability is looming over them. As they navigate the complexities of public perception, there are growing concerns regarding their political futures. Critics argue that actions taken by Democratic leaders, particularly with respect to former President Donald Trump, have been more theatrical than substantive. The moment when Biden described Trump as a “threat to democracy” in a stark Philadelphia setting is recalled, with the implication that such dire declarations may be more for show than a genuine concern for democratic principles.