Trump’s Most Insidious Scheme (So Far)
Trump’s most dangerous tactic may be one of the most underreported acts of his new Administration.
Author: David Thornton
David Thornton is a freelance writer and professional pilot who has also lived in Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Emmanuel College. He is Christian conservative/libertarian who was fortunate enough to have seen Ronald Reagan in person during his formative years. A former contributor to The Resurgent, David now writes for the Racket News with fellow Resurgent alum, Steve Berman, and his personal blog, CaptainKudzu.
He currently lives with his wife and daughter near Columbus, Georgia. His son is serving in the US Air Force.
You can find him on Twitter @CaptainKudzu and Facebook.
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