The greater the fear Trump feels, the more sinister his threats become | Sidney Blumenthal

Some Republicans in Congress want Trump as speaker of the House. But why? He already directs them by remote control

“DEATH!” tweeted Donald Trump about Gen Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (AKA “My Generals”). “TRAITOR!” he said about former speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (AKA “My Kevin”).

“Monster” and “Deranged Lunatic” he labeled the New York State attorney general, Letitia James, who is prosecuting the case against him for his false valuations of Trump properties. “Deranged”, “Psycho” and “Crackhead” he called special prosecutor Jack Smith, who has charged him for his role in the January 6 coup attempt and his theft of classified documents.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/B5EKH8p