THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Trump’s Rage Over His Sentencing Suddenly Takes a Dark, Unnerving Turn

Jan 6, 2025
In a gripping discussion, Adam Gurri, editor of Liberal Currents magazine and an expert on personalist rule, sheds light on Donald Trump's volatile response to his sentencing. Gurri unpacks Trump’s authoritarian tendencies and how he’s positioning himself for a potential second term by exploiting his legal troubles. The conversation delves into the emotional manipulation of his supporters and the dangerous implications of a political landscape shaped by a singular personality. Trump's strategic defiance showcases the unsettling rise of authoritarianism within GOP politics.
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