Bestselling author Elizabeth Graham contends that former President Donald Trump only learned the meaning of "seditious" after committing the act himself, highlighting a stark contrast with his recent accusations against Senator Mark Kelly. In a Substack article, Graham references the January 6 Report, which details the 2021 Capitol insurrection. The report's introduction, written by journalist Luke Broadwater, describes witnessing Trump supporters storming the building, beating police, and chanting "Hang Mike Pence," with a gallows constructed outside.
Graham notes that approximately 1,600 individuals were convicted for their roles in the January 6 attack, many on sedition charges, and were sent to prison. However, after being re-elected, Trump pardoned 1,500 of these insurrectionists. She contrasts this with Trump's current accusation that Senator Mark Kelly, a decorated former U.S. Navy pilot and NASA astronaut, has engaged in seditious behavior. Kelly's background includes combat missions in the Gulf War, commanding Space Shuttle missions, and co-founding the gun safety nonprofit Giffords after his wife, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, survived a shooting.
The author draws a sharp distinction between Kelly's record of public service and Trump's history, citing reports that Trump avoided military service and made disparaging comments about fallen soldiers. Graham asserts that Trump has disgraced the presidency and lacks understanding of governmental systems, suggesting his actions have been self-serving. She also mentions an upcoming book, 'Survival: Democracy's Struggle To Survive,' set for release in 2026, which will explore the political realities of recent years, including alleged connections between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Contributing authors include Craig Unger, Charlie Sykes, Steven Beschloss, David Adelman, and Dr. Sanford Mayer.
Graham's analysis underscores the implications of Trump's accusations against a figure like Kelly, framing it as part of a broader pattern that challenges democratic norms. Her work, including the book 'From Democracy To Democrazy: A Warning To All Americans,' available at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elizabeth-Graham/author/B0CMY189NT?, and her website at https://democrazy2020.org/, delves into these themes, arguing that such political maneuvers risk eroding public trust and institutional integrity in the United States.
