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pat_k

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1. Roy Cohn taught the felon well

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sun May 3, 2026, 12:56 PM

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https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/09/19/roy-cohn-donald-trump-documentary-228144

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. . Cohn imparted an M.O. that’s been on searing display throughout Trump’s ascent, his divisive, captivating campaign, and his fraught, unprecedented presidency. Deflect and distract, never give in, never admit fault, lie and attack, lie and attack, publicity no matter what, win no matter what, all underpinned by a deep, prove-me-wrong belief in the power of chaos and fear.
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