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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Sidney Blumenthal

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

‘Kevin McCarthy’s reward for loyalty to Trump led him into the usual cul de sac of Republicans trying to contain Trump.’
‘Kevin McCarthy’s reward for loyalty to Trump led him into the usual cul de sac of Republicans trying to contain Trump.’ Photograph: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

“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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