This is a political post, but I am going to use a writing metaphor.

Classical tragedies have no surprise in the endings with the central figures meeting their terrible fates. The point of a tragedy is that it is the immutable human flaws of the character that produces his downfall. They are moral warning about pride and fascinating studies of human under unbearable pressure, but they are not about twists and sudden turns of good fortune that save the characters from their foolishness.

The Trump Presidency is a tragedy.

Unless everything we think we know about this man’s character is wrong he is a mean, petty, greedy and corrupt person. It is clear that even from what limited information we have and the best efforts by Trump, his family, and his powerful circle of friends, that he has abused his office for petty, personal, and quite likely financial gain. By having his hands on the levers of power in the most powerful office on the planet he has avoided all serious consequences of his actions.

But he will not be there forever.

It is quite likely that at this time next year we will be looking at a wholly new political landscape. If not next year, then setting aside then in four more years. It will happen. The powers that protect Trump today are transitory and when they pass from friendly to unfriendly hands a lot of truth is going to be exposed.

The people and the politicians who have expended so much political treasure and capital to defend Trump are going to be the ones left holding the bag. The Senators who will vote to keep his corrupt administration intact are going to have to answer to those truths. Defending Trump today may protect you from short term threats but in the end there will be no surprise ending where he is revealed to be a righteous and noble man. Be wary tying yourself to a cause for it may very well turn out to be instead of a ship an anchor.