Opinion

Trump’s ‘Retribution’ Vow Is a Dark and Dangerous Signal to His Base

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At CPAC, Trump suggested that he would use the power of the presidency to exact revenge for his tribe—total catnip for his MAGA voter base.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis

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