It was a metaphor, and the target is not "Democrats" but those who the MAGA crowd perceive as usurping law enforcement powers of government to support political aims.
But I agree. That kind of talk is scary, polarizing, and unbecoming of leadership.
But I agree. That kind of talk is scary, polarizing, and unbecoming of leadership.
A full third of the US are just fine with him and his ilk. And another third of the US are perfectly willing to stand and watch while he puts people to the torch.
This stuff is how the Overton Window moves. It starts out as jokes and metaphors, and once people are used to hearing it, it starts to become real.