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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(117,336 posts)
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:33 PM 23 hrs ago

Trump releases enemies list

Donald Trump has released a list of people he wants blacklisted from positions in his upcoming administration. The release of the list comes just a few weeks after Trump said he would not seek retribution against his detractors.

In November, after his election win, Trump told Fox News, “I am not looking for retribution, grandstanding or to destroy people who treated me very unfairly, or even badly beyond comprehension.”

But on Wednesday night, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “In order to save time, money, and effort, it would be helpful if you would not send, or recommend to us, people who worked with, or are endorsed by, Americans for No Prosperity (headed by Charles Koch), ‘Dumb as a Rock’ John Bolton, ‘Birdbrain’ Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, disloyal Warmongers Dick Cheney, and his Psycho daughter, Liz, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, General(?) Mark Milley, James Mattis, Mark Yesper, or any of the other people suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome, more commonly known as TDS. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

While some of the people and groups on Trump’s list are merely fellow travelers within the conservative movement who have disagreed with him (the right-wing Americans for Prosperity group) or who ran against him (failed presidential candidate Nikki Haley), many of them are figures who warned that Trump would engage in fascistic behavior during a second term.

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/1/16/2297233/-Trump-has-a-list-of-enemies-and-he-wants-everyone-to-see-it

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Irish_Dem

(61,090 posts)
1. Trump deliberately has put a target on their backs.
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:38 PM
23 hrs ago

There was no need to write this list.

He could do like all employers do, do not hire people they don't want and send a polite rejection letter.

Irish_Dem

(61,090 posts)
7. He tried to get Pence killed or kidnapped when he refused to play ball with Trump.
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 10:15 PM
22 hrs ago

No wonder people are bowing and scraping, they are terrified of Trump.

I just cannot believe this is what our country has come to.

Think. Again.

(19,923 posts)
2. I guess those are just his rightwing enemies...
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:38 PM
23 hrs ago

....and everyone else who isn't rightwing is just included en masse.

BOSSHOG

(40,553 posts)
5. Unlike trump
Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:57 PM
22 hrs ago

Retired Four Star General Milley has never been convicted of a felony, never declared a rapist, never filed for bankruptcy, never stole and hid classified material, never had his father buy his way out of serving in the military, never appointed scum to the Supreme Court to ensure he will continue to get away with whatever, never attempted to overthrow the results of a free and fair election.

General Milley is a man of honor and integrity. A Patriot. He earned that fourth Star after decades of exemplary service to his country. Trump was “elected” President because stupid people vote. Trump has said he loves stupid people. And they love him.

Buns_of_Fire

(18,009 posts)
16. That's the next thing he'll be selling on TrumpCrap dot com.
Fri Jan 17, 2025, 12:06 PM
8 hrs ago
For only $49.99, you can be added to *rump's OFFICIAL Enemies List. In bold type, add $10. You will receive a beautiful Certificate of Inclusion, personally signed by one of his check-signing machines.

He's making you an offer you can't refuse.

Hugin

(35,004 posts)
17. I'm holding out for the gold leaf embossed text with derogatory adjective and a poop emoji flourish!
Fri Jan 17, 2025, 12:23 PM
8 hrs ago


Cheap at $1000.00, bearer bonds or gold, please. None of that crypto crap. Add the option of a call-out on Truth Social for only $1,000,000.00 more.

Ping Tung

(1,518 posts)
15. I understand that his pal Vladimir has sent him a note mentioning large windows and tall buildings.
Fri Jan 17, 2025, 11:48 AM
9 hrs ago

And gravity.

Rob H.

(5,606 posts)
18. "I am not looking for retribution, grandstanding or...
Fri Jan 17, 2025, 12:44 PM
8 hrs ago

...to destroy people who treated me very unfairly, or even badly beyond comprehension.”

There's never been a president who's as much of a petty drama queen as the tiny-handed tangerine man-baby. Good lord.

ClaudetteCC

(44 posts)
19. Sigh
Fri Jan 17, 2025, 07:10 PM
1 hr ago

What is there to gain from this? Should be thankful for the fruitless distraction which produces no result?

Wounded Bear

(60,992 posts)
20. Seems doubtful any of them would work for him anyway...
Fri Jan 17, 2025, 07:14 PM
1 hr ago

so it's a bit of a meh

Well, maybe Nicki. She's a bit of a...well, you know...

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