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Politico has really outdone itself this time, diving into the murky waters of political commentary in a way that would make any sane person’s head spin. After an assassination attempt on Donald Trump—yes, a former president was nearly murdered—the publication decided that now is the perfect time to make some outlandish comparisons between Trump and the infamous Mussolini. A bold move, certainly, but is there any reasoning involved, or is it just another example of the left’s relentless desperation to smear Trump at any cost?
In their latest piece, Politico attempts to connect the dots between Mussolini’s rise to power and Trump’s political maneuverings, insinuating that the former president could exploit an attempt on his life for his gain. This is not just a typical leftist hit job; it’s a grotesque dance on the graves of the principles that should guide responsible journalism. The assassination attempt happened less than a month ago, yet here they are, casting shame and suggesting that Trump may have learned a thing or two from history’s despotic leaders.
You don’t hate the corrupt media nearly as much as they deserve. They are evil. https://t.co/ekF9Rrj5OT
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) August 3, 2024
The article bizarrely attempts to paint Trump’s supporters as a “personality cult,” overlooking the fervor they have for a man who stands against the corrupt establishment. Politico seems to think that depicting Trump as a victim will only serve to legitimize his claims and bolster his image. Well, that’s one take, but perhaps it’s more a reflection of the panic that envelops the left whenever Trump’s name is in the spotlight. After all, aligning Trump with Mussolini while completely ignoring the context is nothing more than a thinly veiled attack on his base. How predictable.
Further complicating this warped narrative is the implication that Trump might channel his inner dictator if given another chance in office. The comparisons to Mussolini are not just exaggerated; they’re downright ludicrous. Basing such judgments on wild hypotheticals misses the mark completely. Unlike Mussolini, who had a firm grip on power, Trump’s current status is that of a private citizen, albeit one with a powerful following ready to rally behind him.
The piece wraps up by inexplicably tying the assassination attempt to a broader liberal narrative surrounding Trump being a menace to democracy. Conservatives across the board have been clamoring for accountability in light of this violence. It’s rich that those who have likened political rhetoric to violence in the past have now turned a blind eye to their contributions to divisiveness. If anyone needs to tone it down, it’s not the right, but rather the left who has spent years sowing chaos and distrust in order to further its own agenda.
In the end, Politico’s choice to run such an article in the aftermath of a serious assassination attempt reveals a glaring truth: the media’s obsession with attacking Trump knows no bounds, even if it means exploiting a tragedy for clickbait. The narrative is clear; when in doubt, throw some mud and see what sticks, even if it is as absurd as comparing a man fighting against a corrupt system to a dictator who built a regime on oppression. Liberals seem hell-bent on re-living the worst parts of history, and if they think their theatrics will drive their opponents into silence, they’re sorely mistaken.
