Ex-RNC chair condemns silence on terror plot

[struggle4progress]

BY MORGAN GSTALTER - 02/23/19 12:56 PM EST

Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele on Friday condemned President Trump for declining to speak out against a Coast Guard lieutenant accused of plotting to commit an act of white nationalist terrorism.

“Why would we be surprised that a self-proclaimed nationalist would not speak out against a self-proclaimed white nationalist?” Steele asked during an appearance on MSNBC.

“Why are we acting like this is a space that Donald Trump is going to go in on behalf of the American ideal? No, he’s not,” he continued ...

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/431266-ex-rnc-chair-condemns-trumps-silence-on-alleged-domestic-terrorist

[CurtEastPoint]

1. I wish Michael Steele would just leave the dark side. Just come on over, Mike.

[Fuzzpope]

2. Agreed.

He doesn't seem like too bad of a guy, granted I don't know everything about him, I just haven't heard him say anything that made me clench teeth or fist.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. I've seen him on Maher and other shows and he is SANE. And smart!

[monmouth4]

4. Annnd, he's a snappy dresser. I like him, always interesting, and would make a great Democrat.n/t

[ck4829]

5. Kick