In the pre-Trump times, a campaign spokesperson calling a private citizen just trying to do her job "despicable" would be a scandal in itself. The spokesperson would either be fired or forced to apologize. It might even rise to the level of a "-gate." ("Despicable-gate" does have a ring to it.)
Now, of course, it's competing with another spokesperson saying she had a "mental health episode," and a physical altercation of some kind. And with countless other transgressions against decency.
Trump's henchmen (and women) are not just thugs, they want to be seen as thugs. Mission accomplished.
Loved the points written out like this. I’d just add that being “mental” to the Trump campaign is being unable to understand that tfg is above the law.
In the pre-Trump times, a campaign spokesperson calling a private citizen just trying to do her job "despicable" would be a scandal in itself. The spokesperson would either be fired or forced to apologize. It might even rise to the level of a "-gate." ("Despicable-gate" does have a ring to it.)
Now, of course, it's competing with another spokesperson saying she had a "mental health episode," and a physical altercation of some kind. And with countless other transgressions against decency.
Trump's henchmen (and women) are not just thugs, they want to be seen as thugs. Mission accomplished.
Loved the points written out like this. I’d just add that being “mental” to the Trump campaign is being unable to understand that tfg is above the law.
Thank you for your thoughtful analysis and insights.