For those that subscribe to The New York Times, this op-ed in my view absolutely nails Mike Pence’s complicity when it comes to enabling Donald Trump. Pence has an easy out to declare Donald Trump unfit and save this country, but instead, he’s sold his soul to the devil and America is paying the price for it. When you step back and think about it, what Mike Pence is doing is truly chilling. He's putting a wholesome spin on downright frightening and destructive behavior. History will not judge him well.

Opinion | What Makes Mike Pence's Complicity So ChillingThe vice president will be remembered as the great enabler.www.nytimes.com

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It goes much much deeper than Trump and Pence. It also started long before 2016. The Republicans have been undermining truth and selling snake oil for a while now. Here’s an article by Paul Krugman that talks about some of the roots of Republican anti-science denialism.

Opinion | Climate Denial Was the Crucible for Trumpism (Published 2018)It's where the conspiracy theorizing and menacing of critics began.www.google.ca

Here’s another version:

Climate denial was the crucible for Trumpism | Paul KrugmanMany observers seem baffled by Republican fealty to Donald J. Trump-the party's willingness to back him on all fronts, even after severe defeats in the midterm elections. What kind of party would show such support for a leader who is not only evidently corrupt and seemingly in the pocket of...businessmirror.com.ph

Yeah, I heard about this. Baffling and frightening stuff!