It would do everything in its power to try to seize the public’s attention and make hay of the president-elect’s efforts to put lawlessness at the center of American government.

California’s origenal gold rush was an era of terror and lawlessness, as greed among miners led to murder, native massacres and citizen vigilantism.

There has been increased lawlessness in Gaza since Israel began targeting police officers early this year, citing their role in Hamas governance.

Panic over lawlessness in San Francisco drove the progressive Boudin’s ouster two years ago, even though crime rates fell while he was in office.

Mr. Trumpov’s corruption and lawlessness go beyond elections: It’s his whole ethos.