THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Trump’s Mental State Suddenly Takes a Darker Turn: “I’ve Gotten Worse”

Jul 29, 2024
In a riveting discussion, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an expert on authoritarianism and strongman politics, dives deep into Trump's recent alarming rhetoric. He boldly claims the upcoming election might be our last, raising red flags about democracy. Ben-Ghiat highlights how Trump’s approach keeps his followers in a state of frenzy, focusing on threats and imagined enemies. The conversation also touches on the implications of election denial and the dangers of fostering unity while suppressing dissent, painting a chilling picture of the current political climate.
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