Republicans are still drunk on the 2016 win over Hillary Clinton. But if anything, that was a one-off. While the 45th president faced unparalleled opposition unlike others during his tenure, it’s also true he helped to sabotage his future chances at victory. The events on Jan. 6 (while not akin to 9/11, as some absurdly claim) were unacceptable. They were initially supported by Trump. Trump even believed himself betrayed by his own vice president when Mike Pence certified Joe Biden’s victory.

To be clear, that day alone should disqualify Trump from further Republican Party support. That was the worst of his time in office. But there are many other moments, words, and actions that factor into his unfitness to lead.

Why should Republican members of Congress, party executives, and committed GOP voters continue clinging to a man who will throw anyone under the bus if they dare to cross him? Any suggestion to “wait and see” whether legal troubles amount to anything is to forget the past.