The most shocking part of Trump’s comments is what our reaction says about us
Listening to the president at a rally these days is a mix of deja vu and word salad, but his decade-long project of division remains abnormal and dangerous
TL;DR
- Donald Trump's campaign rallies are characterized by repetitive rhetoric and controversial statements.
- Trump appeared to suggest Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego, drawing criticism from Democrats and others.
- Critics called the remarks "sick, evil," "deranged and dangerous," and "incoherent, not malicious."
- Most Republicans remained silent, while a White House spokesperson offered a different interpretation.
- The author contrasts the potential reaction to such comments from other presidents.
- The article argues that Trump's comments underscore his decade-long "project of division."
- JD Vance is mentioned as an accomplice in normalizing Trump and his statements.
- The author concludes that the most alarming aspect is not Trump's words but the failure of others to respond adequately.