Trump isn't a victim, tbh

It's possible to acknowledge that Democrats are overplaying their hand while also questioning why Trump keeps finding himself in these legal tangles.

Read in browser Read in browser Today's Opinions Wed Mar 22 2023 Donald Trump is at it again, out in these streets dodging legal problems like it's fourth-grade P.E. class. Wait, we have to explain that reference, don't we? Do kids these days even know the rush of dodging huge rubber balls being hurled at them with reckless abandonment?  Well, know you never feel more alive than when your life is on the line between math and science classes.  So can you imagine how Trump feels whenever his name comes up on federal or state charges? But we digress.  Today's newsletter offers up a column from Ingrid Jacques that poses the notion that it's possible to believe that Trump is a bad guy worthy of all this legal attention while also believing that Democrats are overplaying their hand. Trump isn't a victim. He's perpetrator of scandal, again and again. Republicans need to ask themselves hard questions about why it is that former President Donald Trump keeps finding himself in sticky legal situations. READ MORE Trump's looming indictment is stealing DeSantis' thunder Donald Trump and the Manhattan DA's New York case against him must be giving Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a bad case of 'looming indictment envy.' READ MORE We can't destroy the system that made fast COVID vaccines possible Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel testifies before the Senate on the price of the company's COVID-19 vaccine. These shots must remain free. READ MORE I'm the parent of a trans child. What about my parental rights? Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for trans kids negatively impacts my child's health, safety and education – and my parental authority. READ MORE Our strike has shut down LA schools. Here's why it was necessary. United Teachers of Los Angeles is on our second strike in a little over four years. This time we are walking out in support of SEIU Local 99. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback