If you cannot act to punish and deter behavior like we have seen from Trump et al because of fears of political upheaval or strife, then the battle is already lost. We are simply coasting our way to what comes after the current system when somebody with the will and ability to act decides it is time.

If you indict and try and if you cannot get a conviction (because of a series of mistrials brought on by people refusing to vote to convict out of partisan or cult loyalty), the same thing applies.

The pathway to a democratic future and the continuation of the Republic (and perhaps its improvement) continues to narrow as people of no character continue to play games in pursuit of the satisfaction of personal ambition.. and voters of low character and low thought continue to vote for them.