No more euphemisms. Trump and his propagandists are working to engineer violent civil conflict, to persuade white Americans that they're on the losing side in a race war. The White House's handling of the "white power" tweet gives away the game. New piece: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/30/latest-excuses-trumps-white-power-tweet-unmask-his-weakness/

We have to stop using euphemisms like "Trump is stoking divisions." This depiction is too passive. Trump and his propagandists are actively encouraging supporters to see themselves as victims in a race war. They're using the government to feed this story:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/30/latest-excuses-trumps-white-power-tweet-unmask-his-weakness/

Kayleigh McEnany reportedly was ready to condemn the "white power" sentiment Trump shared -- but only if *reporters asked about it.*

That raises a question: Why must they constantly be *dragged* to this point?

That itself is its own form of signaling.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/30/latest-excuses-trumps-white-power-tweet-unmask-his-weakness/