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The threat of political violence is informing Donald Trump’s grip on Congress. “They’re scared shitless about death threats and Gestapo-like stuff,” a former member of Trump’s first administration tells @gabrielsherman.bsky.social.

vanityfair.com“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on CongressWith the president smashing norm after norm, even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making.

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Absolutely! Came here to say this. These Nazis have been threatening to rape, kill, bomb everyone and their families since the last Trump administration. But now Republicans are scared? I guess they were okay when the political violence was directed at their opponents. What irresponsible cowards.

I get Washington is Hollywood for ugly people. The perks, parties, & sense of celebrity is a narcotic reality; a reality that the skills & talents of probably all politicians would otherwise disallow them to experience. If you are so afraid, quit & secure the crappy job you’re supposed to have.

The GOP were warned about this but they refused to grow out of the "own the libs" phase since the Tea Party days. Now you are afraid of being in the crosshairs of a wannabe monarch you did not want to hold accountable.

Hey, asshole congresspeople of whatever party: You don't need to fear for your lives, you need to nut up and do the right thing. Either 25 amendment because Trump is a raving psychopath, or IMPEACH for any several of his NUMEROUS high crimes and misdemeanors. Just fucking do it and be legends

These GOP men are such fucking cowards. How many times has AOC had her life threatened? What about the plot to kidnap and rape Gov Whitmer! FFS if you can’t do the job let a woman do it!

Interesting article. The people in power are afraid for the lives of themselves and their families. They're willing to give up the country for this. I'm very sorry their career comes to this but they have money and numbers. Is there not a way to stand up to tyranny and not just cave to a thug?