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The 4th Axiom for Interpreting Trump

Whenever he tries to shoot the messenger, the message is worth your attention. For example …

Robert Reich
Jan 22, 2026
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Friends,

As Trump’s dementia worsens, several axioms are useful for interpreting his increasingly incoherent bloviation.

Axiom #1: Whatever he asserts to be a fact is either a wild exaggeration or a bald-faced lie. Always disregard.

Axiom #2: Whatever he blames on anyone else is something he’s done. He projects like mad, so his accusations are always wi…

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