Thorough readers may recall my semi-facetious suggestions, in this post, that President Trump’s actions regarding certain Republicans are part of a false flag operation, which is to say Trump is actually a Democrat in disguise, working to destroy the Republicans.
Perhaps I should say completely facetious.
But now the semi-legendary Democratic strategist James Carville has weighed in:
Democratic strategist James Carville questioned President Trump’s midterms strategy as Republicans face a rocky political road this election cycle.
On a Thursday episode of his “Politics War Room” podcast, Carville and co-host Al Hunt discussed Trump’s controversial statements regarding Iran potentially striking Los Angeles and San Diego, prompting the strategist to ask if the president “trying to lose.”
“I mean, there’s nothing that he does that’s consistent with trying to win, and [there’s] probably not much he can do. He is the central issue in the campaign, he dominates everything. But I got to keep asking: Is he trying to do this? Does he just want to screw the congressional Republicans? Does he hate them?” Carville said. [The Hill]
Nice to see Trump’s behavior called out as puzzling by someone else.
And, yes, he may hate congressional Republicans. But, look, Trump is a near-iconic example of hyper-individualism, out only for himself and, maybe, for loyal family members. If he perceives screwing a “fellow” Republican as profitable for himself, he’ll do it – because, in his mind, there is no “fellow.”
Add in a bit of dementia, a bit of raw fury that someone dares challenge him, and his drive to be the best in God’s eye – see Chad Bauman – and his behavior becomes sensible.
Welcome to the scorpion, Republicans. Gingrich sets you up, Trump knocks you down.
