There is a World War II saying that “the flak is always the heaviest, closest to the target.” Based upon the endless attacks from local Trumpists, I would say that I am right on target. I would also guess, that this is just the beginning.
David Normandie fired off on social media this past weekend to get things started, declaring that I hide behind my service record and that I should be ashamed of myself.
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In the recent words of Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio): "The cold, hard truth is, Donald Trump led us into a ditch on January 6. The former president lied to us. He lied to everyone of us. And, in doing so, he cost us the House, the Senate and the White House. I see, fundamentally, a person who shouldn't be able to hold office again because of what he did around January 6."
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