The Cruelty Is the Point: President Trump and His Supporters
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- Historical photos of lynchings show white men smiling in groups, deriving pleasure and camaraderie from their cruelty.
- The Trump administration's policies and rhetoric normalize cruelty, seen in actions like family separations and mockery of victims.
- Cruelty serves as a bonding mechanism for Trump's supporters, fostering community through shared scorn for marginalized groups.
- Trump's personal history of inherited wealth and fraud is linked to his political use of cruelty to maintain power and evade accountability.
- The article argues that cruelty is central to Trump's appeal, creating unity among supporters while undermining democratic principles.