‘Totally new and terrifying’: Trump’s disturbing rhetoric escalates as trial heats up

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Trump's intense rhetoric amid legal issues suggests a possible return to the White House with a promise of retribution. The trial, featuring testimonies from key figures and highlighting issues like misogyny and reproductive rights, sheds light on the upcoming election and Trump's controversial past.

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  • Trump's rhetoric has escalated due to legal issues, with plans for revenge if he returns to power.
  • The trial involving Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, and David Pecker sheds light on Trump's controversial history, including allegations of misogyny and the importance of reproductive rights in the upcoming election.

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    Catch-and-kill tactic used to silence negative stories

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    Compelling testimony during the trial

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Trump's Legal Troubles and Intensified Rhetoric

  • Trump's rhetoric has intensified due to legal troubles, promising retribution upon a possible return to the White House.
  • Steve Bennett, producer for The Rachel Maddow Show and political contributor, is the author of "How Republicans Quit Governing" and "These American Politics."
  • Molly John asked, a Vanity Fair host and MSNBC political analyst, discusses Trump's alarming focus on rooting out domestic enemies.
  • Mike Johnson proposed a bill to make it illegal for undocumented immigrants to vote before citizenship, sparking controversy.
  • David Pecker's testimony in Trump's trial shed light on the catch-and-kill tactic used to silence negative stories.
  • Stormy Daniels' compelling testimony was followed by Michael Cohen's anticipated testimony, promising a heated trial.
  • Polls indicate a close election between Trump and Biden, with less than a one percentage point difference.
  • Trump's treatment of Stormy Daniels during the trial highlighted issues of misogyny and sexual assault allegations against him.
  • The trial serves as a reminder of Trump's controversial past and the importance of reproductive rights in the upcoming election.
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