by Philip Klein
Who could be in a better position to capitalize on outrage over the FBI searching Trump’s home than Trump himself?
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Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower to meet with New York Attorney General Letitia James for a civil investigation in New York City, August 10, 2022.
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As the late political philosopher Hans Gruber once said, “You ask for miracles — I give you the F-B-I.”
There was a time when having one’s home searched by federal law enforcement would trigger talk about the end of somebody’s political career. But it is a testament to what a bizarre moment in American history we are in that it may very well mark the informal launch of a presidential candidacy.
About the Author
Philip Klein is the editor of National Review Online.
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As the late political philosopher Hans Gruber once said, “You ask for miracles — I give you the F-B-I.”
There was a time when having one’s home searched by federal law enforcement would trigger talk about the end of somebody’s political career. But it is a testament to what a bizarre moment in American history we are in that it may very well mark the informal launch of a presidential candidacy.
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About the Author
Philip Klein is the editor of National Review Online.
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