Elaine Chao worked in Trump's cabinet for 4 ugly years. She's a politician in her own right who is perfectly capable of defending herself - although she very noticeably isn't doing so. Not that she should have to. Nobody should be required to jump simply because Trump cracks the racist whip. But it sure doesn't seem like she had the best time serving in his cabinet. A saying about leopards eating faces might be appropriate here.

It's the smallest of consolations, but some days, it's nice knowing I never have to apologize for Trump's behavior. It's only October of 2022, more than two years until the next Presidential election. There's so much time available for Trump to keep going lower and lower every time he feels slightly threatened.