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Donald Trump Posts 'Blacklist' Online And Critics Fear The Same Thing


Published on 2025-01-16 12:40:47 - MSN
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  • Donald Trump posted online a list of people he said are not welcome to serve in his second administration, many of whom he also referred to with derogatory nicknames. Critics called it a "blacklist" and said it proves the president-elect wants total loyalty from government workers when he returns to office on Monday.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's decision to post a "blacklist" online, which includes names of individuals and entities he considers disloyal or antagonistic towards him. This list, shared via his social media platform, has sparked widespread criticism and concern among political analysts and the public. Critics fear that this move could lead to harassment or intimidation of those listed, potentially inciting his supporters to take action against them. Furthermore, the act is seen as an attempt to publicly shame and pressure those who oppose him, raising alarms about the implications for political discourse and the normalization of such tactics in American politics. The article also touches on the broader implications for democracy, questioning the ethics and legality of such a public denouncement by a former president.

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