Sen.-elect Adam Schiff speaks of President-elect Trump as a “dictator” amid growing concerns that the incoming administration will seek retaliation against the president-elect's opponents, including California Democrats. He blames it.
Schiff appeared on ABC's “This Week” on Sunday and was told by host Kristen Welker that Trump is a lunatic, an “enemy from within” and “more dangerous” than China. He was asked if he was concerned about Trump's use of language after making the suggestion. And Russia.
“It's about a dictator,” Schiff said in a comment. Highlighted by Mediaite. “This is how dictators talk: They want to make their political opponents their enemies.”
Schiff, a current member of the House of Representatives, is on Trump's list of enemies after playing a key role in Trump's first impeachment trial. President Trump has vowed revenge, with loyal Republicans nominated to his Cabinet, Republicans in control of both houses of Congress, and a recent Supreme Court decision granting him impunity for official actions as president, leading to a second term in office. has fewer restrictions.
Schiff has insisted since Trump's election victory that he is not concerned about the president-elect's threats. He previously said he was “of course” concerned about President Trump's personal threats, but that those threats were ineffective.
“Look, I'm not minding my own business. I'm going to do my job. I'm not going to be intimidated into doing that by his threats,” Schiff said.
He cited concerns about President Trump's relationships with leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
“Whenever someone, especially the future president of the United States, tries to flatter dictators, copy their language, attack the press, undermine our institutions, yes, we That should be a concern,” Schiff said. Ultimately, that means the American people will suffer. ”
The Hill has reached out to Trump's transition team for comment.
