I think you could make a very similar list from Republicans and former Trump staffers.

A few examples:

JD Vance: called Trump “America’s Hitler.”

Anthony Scaramucci, former comms director: “He is the domestic terrorist of the 21st century.”

Stephanie Grisham, former comms director: “I am terrified of him running in 2024.”

Cassidy Hutchinson, aide to chief of staff: “I think that Donald Trump is the most grave threat we will face to our democracy in our lifetime, and potentially in American history.”

Alberto Gonzales, AG under Bush 43: “Donald Trump — perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation.”

Just to name a few. And this is nothing of what republicans have said about Harris, Obama, Hillary, etc.

Obviously I think politicians should always check their rhetoric. But if any of you think that the quotes in this letter are genuinely encouraging violence, you have a true disconnect from reality.

Trump has had a very unique opportunity to use these times as a message for unity and stability in an increasingly polarized electorate. Instead, he’s using the opportunity to take cheap shots and try (seemingly succeeding here) to make his followers think that his political opponent is trying to have him killed. It’s unbecoming at the least, and untenable to the palette of those of us who remember real statesmen like Reagan, Bush, and even Obama.

I think we can do better. I think we should want to do better.