THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Rages over Hush-Money Case as Lara Trump Signals Revenge to Come
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Dec 18, 2024 
In this discussion, Josh Marshall, the founder and editor-in-chief of Talking Points Memo, delves into the recent uproar involving Donald Trump and his aggressive reactions to the hush-money conviction. Trump lashes out at the judiciary, while his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, hints at revenge against adversaries by placing allies in key roles. Marshall argues for unity among those targeted by Trump’s intimidation tactics, emphasizing the need for strategic responses to counter his polarizing rhetoric and the culture of fear it creates.
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Trump's Spectacle of Threat
- Trump uses bombastic threats and pronouncements like a performance art, often reminiscent of professional wrestling.
- These create a "penumbra of threat" which disorients and demoralizes opponents, regardless of actual follow-through.
Defense Against Trump's Legal Tactics
- Create a well-funded organization to support those targeted by Trump's legal harassment.
- This should provide legal resources and counter Trump's intimidation tactics.
Fighting Fire with Fire
- Counter Trump's bombast and legal threats aggressively, not just defensively.
- Use his tactics against him by highlighting the absurdity of his lawsuits and humiliating him in the public eye.