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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Trump's Alarming New Rant About Dictators Exposes Media's Epic Failure

Jul 22, 2024
Rick Wilson discusses Trump's alarming praise of dictators at a rally, highlighting the GOP's shift towards authoritarianism. The media's failure to alert voters to the dangers of Trump's rhetoric is emphasized. Insights on Trump's authoritarian ambitions and corrupt transactions are explored, along with strategies to beat him in the election.
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Quick takeaways

  • Trump openly praises autocrats, signaling support for authoritarian rule if re-elected.
  • Media's failure to highlight Trump's praise for dictators normalizes and shields public from implications of his rhetoric.

Deep dives

Trump's Praise for Autocrats and Dictators

Donald Trump's rally in Michigan featured praise for autocrats like Xi of China, Putin of Russia, and Orban of Hungary, touting their strong and tough personas. This indicates Trump's open embrace of authoritarianism if re-elected. Rick Wilson, a former GOP strategist, highlights the GOP's enthusiastic support for Trump's authoritarian tendencies.

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