Democrats Split on Whether to Oppose Trump Now or After He Finishes Dismantling Government

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Facing Trump’s rapid-fire demolition of government norms, the Democratic Party remains paralyzed—torn between launching a full-throated resistance or politely waiting until he finishes bulldozing the Bill of Rights.

“Our concern is tone,” said DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, glancing at the latest poll numbers. “We don’t want to come off as hysterical just because the president is welding shut the doors to the Supreme Court.”

The DNC recently held an emergency summit in a Hilton conference room, where half the attendees reportedly argued for “bold action,” while the other half worried that boldness might alienate undecided voters who think Trump is “a bit much, but kind of entertaining.”

Younger Democrats pushed for a sharp economic turn to the left—calling out billionaires, boosting labor power, and speaking directly to working-class pain. Party leadership responded by handing out pocket Constitutions with gentle reminders not to panic.

“Look, we don’t want to rush into opposing fascism if it risks losing the middle,” said one consultant sipping from a “Hillary 2016” mug.

At press time, Bernie Sanders was spotted bullhorn-yelling “DO SOMETHING!” outside DNC headquarters, while staff inside debated whether bold action might test poorly with affluent suburban moderates.