The Republican Party spent four years trying to coexist with (that is, live under the thumb of) President Trump. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn’t, but it’s definitely over now. With Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol building, it’s evident that this experiment was a failure.

After trying to portray himself as the “law and order” candidate, Trump’s election delusions inspired a mob breaking down doors to get into the chambers of Congress. After trying to portray himself as the patriotic president, Trump has overseen an anti-American disgrace. It is a vindication of nearly every criticism of Trump the man and Trump the president.