 Aloha. Thanks for your consideration of the views expressed in this think-tech commentary which we are calling Trump is creating chaos long before the election. The subject we will cover, inspired by Heather Cox Richardson in her January 25th blog, is how influential Trump has become in Congress and among the GOP, even after his disastrous first term and his treasonous big lie insurrection. The problem is that Trump is more unhinged and more arrogant than ever, despite the charges against him and even though he is not president but only a candidate, he is sowing chaos through his acolytes and supporters in the government and in the country. Trump had a lot to do with the selection of Mike Johnson, an extremist right-wing conservative who in fact was one of the organizers of the insurrection as Speaker of the House. Trump therefore has tremendous influence over Johnson and thus the Congress. Trump is orchestrating the GOP's refusal to implement the deal Johnson had negotiated with Joe Biden to address the problems at the border and to provide critical funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. It is obvious that Trump wants all of these initiatives to fail so he can blame Biden for the failure. The chaos Trump is sowing through Johnson and the GOP members of the House is intended only to damage Biden, who is actually doing a very good job in order to give Trump an advantage in the election. Trump is being, as always, completely reckless and irresponsible and will profoundly damage not only the country but also our allies and the global world order. There are some things, however, we can do. Make and write against Trump. Not just once but as often as you can. Vote against Trump. Try to get your friends to vote against Trump. And also vote for and support Democratic candidates for Congress. Here's the takeaway. Trump has paralyzed Congress and is creating a lawless, divisive and secessionist movement and calling for what amounts to a civil war to achieve his ends. Views who want to preserve our democracy and our way of life, including independents and traditional Republicans, must see what he is doing and vote against him. Thanks for your consideration of the views expressed in this ThinkTech commentary, which we are calling Trump is creating chaos long before the election. Aloha.