Thread by @VMadge

So let me get this straight.
Trump says governors control when to open up.
Trump starts LIBERATE STATES tweetstorm to pressure dem states to open. Armed militia show up.
GOP States readily open up, even when they do not meet CDC triggers to do so.
Cases start to climb again.

Fauci warns the virus in still in its beginning stage, says it is his worst nightmare. Says it is not going away till vaccine is universally available.
Trump announces the battle is over, we have beaten the virus. Says he will open up rallies in a couple of weeks.

George Floyd is murdered on live video.
Protests break out nationwide, some damage, stealing.
Trump calls out police & military to DOMINATE the streets, they hit hard with helmets, shields, body armor, batons, rubber bullets, tear gas, flash bangs, pepper balls.

Widespread police violence breaks out, videos pour into social media.
Trump blames Antifa for violence, calls in National Guard, US Armed forces to fight in the streets. Military brass refuse the request to fight.
Trump surrounds WH with 8 ft high reinforced metal fencing.

Trump & Barr clear peaceful protesters for a photo op using tear gas and aggressive police action. Deny everything, say the protesters were violent.
Biden pleads for calm, visits Floyd family for comfort and condolences. Calls in to memorial wit kind words.

Trump makes short call to send his condolences for their loss.
Trump distracts with talk of the stock market rebound, the virus is defeated, America opening up again, China, WHO, other targets of ridicule, Sleepy Joe, etc.
Massive pushback by retired military, statesmen, etc

over attempt to use Armed Forces to attack the public. Trump accused of an attempted military coup.
Barr focuses on origins of Russia investigation, dropping charges on Flynn.
Senate subpoenas large number of former Obama officials for Russia investigation origins.

Trump accuses a 75 year old victim of police violence of being a secret agent of a non-existent terrorist group.
Causes public outrage.
Press sec. says it was just a question it he was, not that he was. BS.

Sound like a really bad script for a political intrigue movie?

Yep. Welcome to Trump's ultimate reality show. "Celebrity Dictator Apprentice," where anything goes, with the most unlikely characters, and unparalleled, unpredictable plot twists. Where the prize is absolute power, or withering humiliation and a trip to jail.
Stay tuned.

Will the Democrats pull out their June surprise and #ImpeachTrumpAgain?
Will the GOP see the light and shoot the moon, going directly for the #25thAmendment?
Or will the Celebrity Dictator Apprentice use smoke and mirrors and whack-a-mole tactics to cruise into November,

and contest the election when he loses?
Do not miss a single day in this raucous adventure which will decide the future of American Democracy.
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