His lies are more dangerous than what he’s lying about.Donald Trump uses his lies as jokes and his jokes as threats.
He scrambles facts and walks back his statements as a raw exercise of power. He tries to destroy anyone who confronts him with the truth.
LIE: On June 16 the president blamed Democrats for a law that separates migrant parents from their children — there is not such law. The policy is his. Republicans have controlled the House for eight years, the Senate for four.
Jonathan Plotkin
Very interesting and thoughtful work. It was a pleasure meeting you (again) in Evanston yesterday. I was with my pal Pat Byrnes. Let’s collaborate!