The article discusses Donald Trump's approach to insurrection, illustrating his evolution from denying unrest to instigating it. It highlights instances of Trump's aggressive actions to suppress peaceful protests and his attempts to manipulate military leaders. The narrative emphasizes Trump's need for a submissive military and his dismissive attitude towards the rule of law. Key events include the clearing of Lafayette Park and the Capitol insurrection on January 6, where Trump incited violence to obstruct the certification of the electoral college, showcasing his disdain for democratic norms.
Trump's routine has been to foster violence, spawn chaos and show contempt for the law, inflating his role as a strongman in response to perceived insurrections.
I should not have been there, he said. My presence in that moment and environment created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics.
Trump staged an insurrection in a vain last attempt to prevent the electoral college ballots from being counted that would make Joe Biden president.
He was determined to have a pliable military, generals and a secretary of defense to do his bidding, whatever it might be.
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