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Supporters of Trump are calling for legal revenge against prominent Democrats, including possible investigations into their past crimes—measures seen as necessary to restore fairness and balance. This sentiment is not merely a desire for accountability but a recognition that the old system is fundamentally broken, and transitional conflict is inevitable.
The Contradiction of Institutions and the Path Forward
Despite the decay, institutions of the old liberal order still persist—government agencies, courts, media outlets—yet they are increasingly viewed as illegitimate. This dichotomy deepens the crisis, leading to what scholars identify as a contradiction: the traditional structures that once held society together are now sources of division, fueling distrust and rebellion.