Mikey Smith is the Deputy Political Editor (Sunday) at the Mirror, located in Westminster.
Donald Trump has a tendency to hold grudges. In his unconventional presidency, he seems unhesitant to deploy state and law enforcement resources against those he perceives as having wronged him.
The recent FBI raid on John Bolton’s residence is a stark public display of the substantial power that Trump has amassed with little oversight. This event, occurring six months into Trump’s second term, raises questions about the motivations behind such actions.
Speculations abound regarding the trigger for the raid, with suggestions ranging from a mere pretext for a dawn operation to a possible slight captured on a CNN segment where Bolton commented on Trump’s appearance.
Meanwhile, amidst the whirlwind of events in Trump’s realm over the past 24 hours, there is an air of normalcy maintained, with Trump purportedly embarking on a mission to combat rising crime in Washington DC. However, closer scrutiny reveals a different narrative – a brief outing to a park in a grand motorcade, where Trump engaged in discussions about grass and artificial intelligence with law enforcement personnel before swiftly returning to the White House.
Despite Trump’s efforts to project a tough-on-crime image, statistics show a pre-existing decline in crime rates in Washington DC predating his administration.
In another episode, Trump engages in a conversation about artificial intelligence, drawing parallels to a teenager explaining K-Pop fancams to an elderly relative, emphasizing the significance and impact of AI.
The FBI’s search of John Bolton’s home, a prominent critic of Trump, is part of an inquiry into classified document handling. While Bolton was not detained or charged, the incident underscores Trump’s persistent pursuit of individuals he views as adversaries, exemplified by his actions against Bolton and others who have crossed paths with him.
As the saga unfolds, Trump resorts to social media to challenge Washington DC’s crime data accuracy, threatening drastic measures if discrepancies persist. Despite his claims, records refute his assertions, showcasing instances of no homicides in the city in various weeks.
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