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Trump's tactics compared to Saddam Hussein's intimidation methods

independent.co.uk — March 15, 2025 at 05:01 AM UTC

A former FBI counterterrorism expert, Christopher O’Leary, compared Donald Trump to Saddam Hussein, citing Trump's tactics against perceived enemies. O’Leary referenced Hussein's intimidation methods in a recent MSNBC interview. Trump delivered a speech at the Department of Justice, claiming his 2024 election victory provided a mandate for investigating alleged corruption by Democrats. He named specific targets, including former special counsel Jack Smith and certain media organizations. Trump accused the Justice Department of being corrupt and claimed it had undermined public trust. He called for investigations into media outlets he views as biased, labeling them as political arms of the Democratic Party.

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