This chapter analyzes the consistent patterns of deceit and threats employed by Donald Trump, highlighting instances from the Jack Smith report. It emphasizes Trump's willingness to lie to allies, lawyers, and the public, and to use threats to further his aims, even against his own vice president.
Trump's consistent deceitfulness, as documented in the Jack Smith report.
Trump's use of threats and stochastic terrorism.
Trump's threats against his own vice president, Mike Pence.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on federal charges against Donald Trump for election interference in 2020; what has changed since then and what has not.