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mwmisses4289

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3. Yes, they wanted this. The backlash is not what they were expecting.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 29, 2026, 09:57 PM

15 hrs ago

They probably figured just a few hundred would object, a few hundred they could overwhelm, arrest and "make examples" of.
They did not expect hundreds of thousands to object, call for the resignations/impeachment of those involved, people willing to fight back however they can.

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'They did not want this': Trump Administration hit with swift backlash after Minnesota shootings - Deadline - MS NOW [View all] Rhiannon12866 16 hrs ago OP

They 100% wanted this. There was nothing about it that wasn't by design. unblock 15 hrs ago #1

Exactly, well said. Their failure was not realizing that many Republicans are also sick of this and would object. Rhiannon12866 15 hrs ago #2

Yes, they wanted this. The backlash is not what they were expecting. mwmisses4289 15 hrs ago #3