Critics are urging voters and the media to hold former President Trump to the same standard as any politician as the general election campaign begins. The American public has been numbed by Trump's unprecedented behavior and rhetoric over the past eight years, leading to what Financial Times columnist Ed Luce calls 'the banality of chaos.'
Key Points
Critics urge holding Trump to the same standard as any politician
Luce coins 'the banality of chaos' to describe the impact of Trump's behavior
Biden is also facing challenges in capturing Americans' attention
Pros
Urges voters and the media to hold politicians to a standard
Sheds light on the impact of Trump's behavior on the American public
Cons
The public has become numb to Trump's behavior and rhetoric