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redqueen

(115,186 posts)
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 10:58 AM Oct 2023

It's so obvious that Trump is behind the threats

Even if he isn't directly involved, by his shameless use of these tactics he inspired his cult members to do so. He is a cancer.

Trump's history of threatening people's wives:

Trump targets NY judge’s wife and daughter, hours after warning not to threaten safety
https://www.syracuse.com/state/2023/04/trump-targets-ny-judges-wife-and-daughter-hours-after-warning-not-to-threaten-safety.html

Trump Goes After Special Counsel’s Wife in First Post-Indictment Appearance
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/donald-trump-post-indictment-appearance-attacks-jack-smith-katy-chevigny-1234768577/

Donald Trump makes wild threat to ‘spill the beans’ on Ted Cruz’s wife
https://www.cnn.com/2016/03/22/politics/ted-cruz-melania-trump-twitter-donald-trump-heidi/index.html

Trump Invokes Ron DeSantis’ Wife to Threaten Him Over 2024 Run
https://www.yahoo.com/video/trump-invokes-ron-desantis-wife-222528659.html

Donald Trump says Mitch McConnell has a 'death wish' and insults his wife, Elaine Chao, after the senator voiced support for the Electoral Count Act reforms
https://news.yahoo.com/donald-trump-says-mitch-mcconnell-020736528.html

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MOMFUDSKI

(7,080 posts)
1. I just read this morning
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 11:01 AM
Oct 2023

that Jack Smith had to sell his house and move because of threats.

 

Silent Type

(12,412 posts)
4. Smith listed it for sale in June. I don't think threats had much to do with it, although I don't doubt
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 11:52 AM
Oct 2023

they've gotten threats.

kentuck

(115,406 posts)
2. He has likely ordered Jordan to do whatever has to be done...
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 11:03 AM
Oct 2023

In my opinion, Jordan would not even be running for Speaker if Trump did not insist.

dutch777

(5,068 posts)
3. Trump isn't exactly winning that one is he? If there is any justice, they will be cellmates.
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 11:22 AM
Oct 2023

FelineOverlord

(3,851 posts)
5. That's why I have been thinking
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 11:55 AM
Oct 2023

As far as I know, there were no death threats from McCarthy and Scalise.

But for Jordan, the one ENDORSED BY TRUMP, suddenly there are threats.

 

DemocraticPatriot

(5,410 posts)
6. It was Sean Hannity who was broadcasting the phone numbers
Fri Oct 20, 2023, 02:19 PM
Oct 2023

of various House GOP members, encouraging his fans to call them...

(Of course, anyone could have suggested that to him...)

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