I read Mary Trump’s book about her uncle. It did seem like a cold, aloof family. I’m often fascinated by people who emerge from those unfortunate upbringings with a reasonably healthy personality. That clearly doesn’t apply to Trump.

I guess I’m surprised how widespread the evil power of manipulation is practiced with skill; all the Trump sycophants have it, it’s not just him. Scott Atlas, the radiologist who commandeered the Covid strategy is but one example. There’s another irritating figure whose name I can’t recall; lied all the time with great aggression. So many!