The heart of Trump’s connection to his base is his genuine belief that he is a victim, as his base believes they are. What they don’t recognize is that above all they’re victims of Trump himself, and of his punishing policies.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez grilled acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan about his knowledge and handling of a Facebook group where border agents wrote racist and misogynistic posts, including sexually explicit comments about herself
President @realDonaldTrump whipped up a toxic brew of racism, xenophobia, nativism
His crowd chanting “send her back” about a member of Congress & US citizen
The way he appeals to the worst instincts of some people was despicable—eerily familiar to what happens in dictatorships
Lindsey Graham gives up the game, tells reporters that "if you're a Somali refugee wearing a MAGA cap, [Trump] doesn't want to send you back ... what does that tell me? That it's about the criticism."
In other words, Trump tolerates refugees so long as they support him.
European Council President Donald Tusk: "I really feel at home here for many reasons. Also, because in Montreal I didn’t hear anyone shouting ‘Send him back." https://t.co/KqaZaT7CUT
#MandelaDay reminds us that when things feel dark, confusing, or impossible—take a look back at his writings. There, we see how a belief in the dignity of every person can be made real, an unwavering hope to steel us along our own long walks toward something better.
First, you stoke hatred and fear of minorities. Then you round them up and put them in camps. Next, you send out raiding parties to get those who have been driven into hiding. The armbands come next right?
@realDonaldTrump Mr President, shame on you. You have bastardized the office you hold. You violate your oath of office every day. Resign before you are impeached, either by congress or ballot box. You are going to be removed from office either way.