The Friday Brief

January 10, 2025

The Big Picture

New Rules for Fighting Trump

1. Punch Hard, Punch Often, and Never Apologize
   
   First rule: authoritarians and their movements never respect the “I’m so outraged at your outrageous outrage” counterattack.
   
   Every time Trump and his crew push their carnival-barker narrative, you answer with a rhetorical sledgehammer. Give no quarter, show no remorse—weakness isn’t just blood in the water; it’s a buffet for his team of empowered sharks.
   
   You’ll feel better when you’re fighting.