"Give Donald Trump this much: He has never tried to hide his malice, his lawlessness, or his desire to inflict pain on others. These were on vivid display when he engaged in a multipart conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and stood by as a mob of supporters sought to hang his vice president. These were displayed, as well, every day during his 2024 vengeance campaign."
"Trump is in the process of building his own paramilitary force. He is invoking wartime powers to deport people without due process, even suggesting that American citizens may be sent to foreign prisons. He has deployed National Guard troops to cities over the objections of local officials. In a speech to American troops in Japan, he warned: "If we need more than the National Guard, we'll send more than the National Guard.""
Donald Trump has consistently displayed malice, lawlessness, and a desire to inflict pain, including conspiring to overturn the 2020 election and tolerating threats against the vice president. He retained support from over 77 million voters in 2024. Large segments of Americans, particularly many evangelical Christians, share his ethic and corruptions. The nation has lost moral bearings and international standing. Trump is building a paramilitary force, invoking wartime powers to deport people without due process, suggesting citizens may be sent to foreign prisons, deploying National Guard troops over local objections, and signaling openness to the Insurrection Act and summary killings at sea.
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