Where does Trump find these crackpots?
Michael Caputo’s weekend statements were politically toxic. But his personal comments also revealed an isolated and despondent man. He should step down for the good of the country, but also for his own personal health. https://t.co/QsZfq149Xl
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) September 15, 2020
A top Trump health aide, without evidence, accused government scientists of “sedition.” He also warned of a left-wing revolt after the election. https://t.co/aVLRifkfs7
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 14, 2020
A Trump political appointee accuses CDC scientists of “sedition.”
— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) September 14, 2020
Trump’s allies have already undermined the FBI and DOJ. We can’t afford to have them drive out the public health professionals we need to manage this pandemic. https://t.co/r00jpedsgi
He tweeted the below and it sincerely took me a second to figure out who was talking. https://t.co/D2mxaUjB1T
— Philip Bump (@pbump) September 14, 2020
Caputo… @HHSGov's top communication official: "When Trump refuses to stand down at the inauguration, the shooting will begin…If you carry guns, buy ammunition, ladies & gentlemen, because it’s going to be hard to get.” https://t.co/D6YSCWJNSD
— Daniel Kraft, MD (@daniel_kraft) September 14, 2020
You said everybody is aghast. Does this include any Republicans or just the rest of us? As you say, it's not far from what Trump says. The Republican Party is now a Trump cult. They won't disagree with Caputo.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) September 14, 2020