I hear you and understand the sentiment, but Trump has been telegraphing this his entire presidency. I’m just surprised it’s coming so early. I thought it’d occur in Sept or Oct; when the pandemic is really raging, this might be remarkably effective. https://twitter.com/dormousesez/status/1284550045677826048
He told us he wanted to use these tactics when he praised China for how they put down Tiananmen Square. https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-praised-china-tiananmen-foreshadowing-response-to-george-floyd-protests-2020-6
He told us this when he praised Duterte and Xi and Erdogan and Putin. https://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/24/trump-rodrigo-duterte-call-transcript-238758
Michael Cohen told us this was in Trump’s wheelhouse for how he’ll deal with the election. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/27/michael-cohen-i-fear-trump-wont-give-up-the-white-house-if-he-loses-in-2020.html
Barr taking control of the DoJ and distributing personnel from HHS, CBP & ICE around the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/14/us/Border-Patrol-ICE-Sanctuary-Cities.html
Trump says what he’s going to do and people have scoffed, denied, downplayed or simply missed the comments he’s made because of the torrents of controversy and corrupt acts being highlighted by very brave journalists.
I’m glad you are speaking out. You have an incredible voice on here, as do many others who are highlighting this.
Thank you.
Thank you.