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The Proud Corruption of Donald Trump

The president has finally stated it plainly: He believes the government should subjugate rule of law to his political needs.
Source: Jonathan Ernst / Reuters

There are few more volatile combinations than Donald Trump, a long weekend, and Twitter, and on Monday, the president bubbled over as reliably and messily as a baking-soda-and-vinegar volcano.

“The Democrats, none of whom voted for Jeff Sessions, must love him now,” Trump added.

The president is referring to the indictments of Representatives Chris Collins of New York and Duncan Hunter of California. Collins has

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