The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board issued a sharp critique of former President Donald Trump for his inflammatory comments on the social media platform, Truth Social. The board highlighted Trump’s recent posts, such as promising to investigate NBC and MSNBC for “treason” and insinuating that General Mark Milley should face execution.
The op-ed also drew attention to Trump’s penchant for amplifying controversial posts from other users, such as one suggesting that the 2021 Capitol riot was a planned “Fedsurrection” with Antifa activists disguised as MAGA supporters, orchestrated by “the Deep State.”
The editorial board described these statements as a reflection of “Mr. Trump’s true social and political self.” Given the former president’s apparent lead in the run for the 2024 Republican nomination, the board raised concerns about the potential implications of such rhetoric, asking, “What if someone takes these remarks to heart and targets Gen. Milley?”
“Some Republicans are feeling giddy these days because Mr. Biden is down in the polls, losing head-to-head even against Mr. Trump. But many voters may have forgotten what it was like to hear from, and live with, Mr. Trump day after day. As President, Mr. Biden gets more attention now, and Mr. Trump is ducking the GOP presidential debates,” the editorial says.
“But if Mr. Trump is nominated again, his every word will get attention. That’s the baggage Republicans will carry — and the reason Democrats think even Mr. Biden can win.”
Though the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has historically leaned conservative, their criticism of Trump has intensified since his efforts to challenge the 2020 election results and the events of Jan. 6. It’s also noteworthy that Rupert Murdoch, owner of both the Journal and Fox News, is purportedly not eager to see Trump return to the presidency.
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Say whatever you want about DJT, but ask yourself this: Are you better off since the last election than you were before it?
Arizona, you mean your pocket?!? Trump is a dangerous man. That is the point!
Yes Trump was wrong because it’s not the general who needs to be executed, it’s the commander in chief, that treasonous America hating demented rabies infected DemonRat who needs to be impeached and marched in front of a military tribunal and charged with high treason
Mr.chugibugi, anyone else told you that you are a Tipish? I wish you’d use some brain if you have any…
Milley promised his Chinese counterpart that he would give him a warning if the USA were going to strike China.
Now making that promise was not treason. On the contrary, it was probably a good idea, but he should have consulted the president first and obtained his permission.
But if he actually meant it, and intended to keep his promise if it came to that, then it was treason. And if he had ever actually made good on the promise, that would have deserved execution.
Perhaps a certain poster needs a good dose of virtual brodifacoum….
Trump is right.
I’m apolitical but I’m wondering what all of the Republican women out there think of the death of Roe vs Wade and will it impact their vote? That’s probably 25% of Americans right there.
silly people….Trump is far more incredible than what is listed…..shame on so many jews who have such reckless minds and lack a decent soul…or one that refused to remain in the body that was chosen…..never being an America is a blessing…..truly I senses you are a horror, yes, even you liberal jews.