Trump’s rhetoric echoes the racism and dehumanization present in the rhetoric of Adolf Hitler. His language is uncharacteristic of a politician governing on behalf of all Americans irrespective of race, ethnicity, or citizenship status. It is the kind of talk expected from a totalitarian dictator.
Now that the House Republicans have witnessed the consequences of working across the aisle and taking actions that hardliners within their party view as disloyal, why would they want to take the risk of political compromise?
