The Friday Brief
January 10, 2025
The Big Picture
New Rules for Fighting Trump
Punch Hard, Punch Often, and Never Apologize
First rule: authoritarians and their movements never respect the “I’m so outraged at your outrageous outrage” counterattack.
Every time Trump and his crew push their carnival-barker narrative, you answer with a rhetorical sledgehammer. Give no quarter, show no remorse—weakness isn’t just blood in the water; it’s a buffet for his team of empowered sharks.
You’ll feel better when you’re fighting.
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