Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows during the Trump administration, is raising alarms about the potential dangers of Donald Trump’s rhetoric. Speaking on MSNBC’s ReidOut, Hutchinson emphasized the seriousness of Trump’s influence, especially if he were to become the 47th president.
I’ve been vocal about how his re-election could lead to a dictatorship in the United States, Hutchinson cautioned. However, he’s now downplaying it, almost making light of the situation.
During a Fox News town hall, Trump was asked by host Sean Hannity if he would serve as a dictator. Trump replied negatively, except for the first day, where he would use all his power to close borders and focus on oil drilling. Hutchinson, with insights into Trump’s messaging style, believes these statements shouldn’t be dismissed as mere jokes.
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He tends to message about things when he’s afraid of them, Hutchinson explained. I’m concerned he sees this message working and resonating with an audience.
Hutchinson stressed the need to sound alarm bells responsibly, asserting that Trump’s rhetoric is already perilous. While she doesn’t specify casualties, she implies instances like Heather Heyer’s death during the 2017 Unite the Right rally or Ashli Babbitt’s fatal shooting on January 6, 2021, following a Trump speech.
Everything Trump says is extremely dangerous, Hutchinson reiterated, emphasizing that discounting or trivializing Trump’s statements would be a mistake.
We’re facing various angles of danger, and it’s crucial to educate Americans about the potential resemblance to a dictatorship at this moment, she concluded.
