Impeachment Will Take Trump to a New Frontier of Haterdom
Victimhood is at the core of the president’s identity—and it’s likely to shape his approach to the coming battle.
As the most dire political crisis of his presidency unfolded this week, Donald Trump seemed to wallow even more than usual in his own victimhood.
On Twitter—the premier platform for presidential wallowing—he ranted (, and , and , and ) that the House Democrats pursuing an impeachment inquiry were engaging in a “witch hunt,” a “scam,” a campaign of “harassment.” Since 7 a.m. ET this morning, he’s attacked (for misunderstanding his at and (for treating him unfairly), and (for allegedly lying about him). At another point this week, Trump , “There has been no President in the history of our Country who has been treated so badly as I have.”
