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The thing that gets me about the #JussieSmollett story is that 3 days ago we learned that Trump's folks tried to give nuclear secrets to Saudi Arabia, a Coast Guard LT. was arrested with a battery of arms & a list of targets, and we're STILL holding kids in cages.
1/ But while we're talking about it... here's the thing.

It seems clear he broke the law and should face the consequences. His reasons were his reasons, unimaginable as they seem to most of us.

But if Trump thinks this is some kinda MAGA vindication, think the hell again.
2/ Why he did it is a secondary question. The real question is, why did he think anyone would believe it?

And no, to those who will undoubtedly reply to this saying it's because "dem libs are gullible" or because of the "fake news," it's not because of either of those.
3/ It's because though his was fake, in reality these vile, racist, homophobic, hate-filled attacks are ACTUALLY HAPPENING NEARLY EVERY DAY!

Don't believe me?

Try following the likes of @Mikel_Jollett, @eclecticbrotha, @MuslimIQ, @mmpadellan who use this platform...
4/ ... to make sure as many people can see it when it happens. There's many more, and you should find them. WAKE UP!

Why did he think people would believe him?

Because his story was so goddamn believable... in America... in 2019.
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