Four Reasons Why Trump Won't Resign

While I believe Donald Trump resigning of the Office of the President of the United States would do the country and the world much good, I do not believe this will happen.


Here are four reasons why I believe Trump won't voluntarily relinquish his office.


1. What in Donald Trump's character makes anyone think he will surrender the most powerful office in the world? (Well, it was the most powerful office in the world until he surrendered it to Vladimir Putin). Trump plays for keeps and his views his opponents in this country as weaklings even when they get the better of him. (Can you say Nancy Pelosi?) Trump's hubris views resignation as weakness. Regardless of what Chris Matthews says, as much as he genuinely loves Ivanka and Don, Jr., I don't think he would surrender his office even it spared them imprisonment.


2. Remaining in office affords Trump protection from criminal prosecution. Being a sitting President renders him virtual immunity from prosecution. Can you say Individual 1? Why would Trump surrender his shield? Especially when he has Brett Kavanaugh sitting on the highest court in the land?


3. Of course, none of this prevents Congress from proceedings with impeachment hearings against Trump. While the incoming Democratic controlled House will not hesitate to impeach Trump, GOP control of the Senate rules out impeachment for the foreseeable future. Moreover, Republicans don't have a Barry Goldwater or a Howard Baker who can tell him it's time to go. Any Republican who would dare suggest Trump resign can find himself tarred on Twitter by Trump and his millions of followers.


4. And as long as Trump retains his followers he can be re-elected President in 2020. If unemployment rates remain at a 50 year low, it is going to be very hard to unseat Trump whatever his checkered ethics and criminal activity. Trump is at his strongest when he is on the campaign trail at his signature rallies. It won't be difficult for Trump to convince people he is on their side and that he is there champion. If the people are prepared to keep Trump in office why would he leave?


Naturally I hope I am wrong. But I think any talk of Trump's impending resignation is wishful thinking.