Trump’s presidency has clearly rendered concepts like ethical conduct obsolete in Washington. However, compared to Trump, Biden’s behavior so far could almost be described as saintly.

Pardoning one’s own son, while it may be constitutional, is still subject to criticism. Of course, this assumes a context where normal political ethics and morality are upheld.

Consequently, the standards applied to them cannot be the same as those for ordinary individuals . The public disclosure of financial and health information by U.S. presidents, at the expense of personal privacy, is precisely to prevent abuse of power.

The consequences of these four years won't be solely destructive—they also serve as a lesson in civic education, showing Americans what it means to elect a madman with authoritarian ambitions to power.