“All you have to do is read the newspapers, except yours.”Over the course of his presidency, Trump has responded to criticism of his performance or comments by suggesting or outright asserting that his critics are criminals. It’s far from the first time Trump has accused his foes of felonies. The mass devastation has not stopped Trump from launching criminal accusations against people who have criticized him. In recent days, he has targeted political opponents by amplifying allegations of sexual harassment, misuse of public airwaves and voter fraud against them. Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said Trump’s willingness to lob allegations of criminal wrongdoing by his political opponents is an attempt to distract.

Source: Washington Post May 12, 2020 23:06 UTC