In the wake of a decisive loss at the polls, the Democratic leadership has unveiled plans for what they’re calling a “shadow government” – an unofficial parallel cabinet intended to scrutinize and oppose the incoming Trump administration. Framing it as an attempt at accountability, this maneuver appears to be anything but. With no legal authority, this “shadow” operation resembles a power grab, designed to retain influence despite the electorate’s clear rejection. At best, it’s a misguided echo chamber for a party unwilling to let go; at worst, it could become a backchannel for foreign alliances and underhanded policy manipulation. As we explore in this piece, America deserves more than partisan theatrics – it deserves a government that honors the vote and respects the Constitution.
