Over the weekend, Nazis were marching in the streets of Madison, Wisconsin. They felt emboldened by an increase in antisemitism and the poisonous words of Donald Trump. This is in America in 2023. We must stand up to hate, to fascism, and to political violence of all forms. No less than the future of our country and what we leave to our children and grandchildren is on the line.

@georgetakei
Yes.
But it would be wrong to blame just Trump.

Elon has certainly helped.
https://www.axios.com/2023/11/20/linda-yaccarino-elon-musk-advertising-resign-x-twitter

Marketing leaders urge X CEO Linda Yaccarino to resign

"It's simply that the owner is not someone marketing can do business with," one industry veteran said.

Axios
@clintruin @georgetakei blaming Trump or Musk is tempting and easy, but keep in mind McConnell and the GOP leadership was pushing things this direction since at least 2012. Although it easily feeds into a cult of personality, it is a bigger and more dangerous movement even than that.
@wbpeckham @georgetakei
An excellent point. Context is important.