Former Trump Staff Members Liken His Actions to Those of 'Royal Despot'

A number of prominent Republicans, including several former members of the first Trump administration, have signed an open letter decrying the president for using his power to punish two former administration officials who criticized him, likening his actions to those of a "royal despot." "For a president to personally and publicly direct the levers of the federal government against publicly named citizens for political reasons sets a new and perilous precedent in our republic," the group wrote. "No.

.. Karoun Demirjian.