"In Trump's long history of suing journalists, the predominant theme is vindictive retaliation, rather than obtaining compensation for legally cognizable damages." Even ultimately dismissed cases would make his enemies suffer. "I did it to make his life miserable," he said, "which I'm happy about."

Trump, who wants to 'straighte...

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@walterolson.bsky.social well right, because 's core proposal is that he'll fight, not that he'll win or accomplish any particularly useful outcome.

Always view Trump through that lens.

"Fight, fight, fight" is famously the line he pushes, and these are fights he's picking.

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