Are We Asking Too Much?

Many people who support Donald Trump are hoping that he will restrain himself at tonight’s debate, resist taking Joe Biden’s bait, and won’t show any anger. I hope he can pull that off so we can have a thorough debate on the issues impacting the American people.

But consider this: The full resources of the Justice Department and the Manhattan district attorney’s office have been deployed against Donald Trump and his family. He was held hostage in a courtroom day after day.

Could you stand 10 feet away from a man who sent federal agents to raid your home, go through your wife’s underwear, and remain calm?

Could you stand 10 feet away from a man who is doing everything he can to destroy your family and remain calm?

Could you stand 10 feet away from a man who, even though you committed no crime, is trying to ensure that you die in prison and remain calm?

I don’t think I would be able to stay cool, calm, and collected if I were just a few feet away from the man who, for years, has spread the lie that I praised neo-Nazis.

That’s a very big ask. It’s a supernatural request to make of Donald Trump.

I have been in six presidential debates with members of my own party. I promise you, it’s a challenge to keep your cool.

So, if Donald Trump can get through this debate without showing any anger, he’s a better man than me.