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How can we describe Trump?

How can we describe Trump?

To the Editor:

By reading the final report of January 6 Committee, I noticed this bit of information: As many as 80,000 people responded to Donald Trump’s call for a protest that would be “wild.”

Think about that number — 80,000. That seems like a horde of people. But, is it really?

When you look at 80,000 as a percentage of 340 million Americans you get a different feel. Could Trump do no better than 80,000? Get your calculator! Figure the percentage.

Only 80,000 people were following Trump’s orders. The other 339.9 million refused, weren’t invited or were otherwise indifferent. Now hundreds of those who rioted are serving time for various crimes. Many of them believe they were lied to by Trump.

Remember: Over 81 million people voted for Joe Biden. Yet, Trump (who garnered only 70 million votes) tried to use 80,000 people to overthrow the election.

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Currently, Trump is facing indictment for his misdeeds. If prosecuted, he will be provided a fair trial. Remember: Trump wanted to deny Hilary Clinton a fair investigation/trial. He promoted the chant “Lock her up.” Thankfully, Americans aren’t calling for him to be locked up without a trial. America has a written Constitution to follow.

The question remains, though: Is Trump a victim? Or is there another word that describes him?

Dave Waldrop

Webster

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