Charges against Trump create no action

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Timothy Stolp, Staff Writer

The wave of recent sexual harassment allegations from corporate Hollywood to elite politicians has immobilized their careers. Yet, one of the most open sexual predators maintains his high position.

Before the election, both the Hollywood Access tape came out and multiple women came forward that President Trump sexually harassed them. These actions exposed a different side of the former reality TV host. The man has been president for a year now and over the course of that time, numerous men have been called out. From Harvey Weinstein to Roy Moore, the cases have grown in publicity and led to the shaming of the perpetrators. It begs the question: what is so different about Trump’s case?

Besides the obvious elevation he gains by being the president, there is an element of partisanship within this indecision. Up until Nov. 9, many equated the choice between Hillary Clinton and Trump to criminal versus Republican. This line of thinking was surprising considering the allegations against Trump. Clinton’s campaign was stained by her e-mail scandal and the actions of her husband—two issues that pale in comparison with being a predator. It seems that those who voted for him were willing to overlook the claims from women.

The same concept is reappearing in the Roy Moore case. While vying to be senator of Alabama, old accusations of teen predation resurfaced. Yet, those charges only dented his standing in the race as the story has broke national headlines. Party members stood behind Moore until it became advantageous to revoke support. Trump has not wavered in his backing of Moore, although.

The power of party politics has somehow given certain men an inappropriate second chance. Thus, Trump has evaded impeachment and jail time due to a commitment to a set of values, despite copious predatory allegations.