Trump’s social media fury against trial judges triggers widespread calls for violence
In a landmark trial, former President Donald Trump's vitriolic outbursts on social media illuminate the dangerous consequences of his relentless attacks on judges overseeing his legal battles. Trump's baseless accusations have fueled a disturbing trend of threats and calls for violence against the judiciary, echoing the Capitol riot fallout. Experts warn of the normalization of violence as Trump's rhetoric galvanizes his supporters, presenting a chilling challenge to the rule of law and the safety of those administering it.
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By Peter Eisler, Ned Parker and Joseph Tanfani
On a recent Tuesday morning, a visibly frustrated Donald Trump sat through a tense hearing in the first-ever criminal trial of a former American president. During a break, he let rip on his social media platform.
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