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Trump's Feuds Echo Henry II: Targets Face Dire Consequences

7/22/2025

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Young drew a striking parallel between Trump and Henry II, emphasizing how Trump's conflicts can have dire repercussions for those involved. He likened Stephen Miller to Thomas Becket, suggesting that Trump's feuds, including those with Elon Musk and Senator Adam Schiff, leave their targets vulnerable to heightened scrutiny and blame.

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Young drew a striking parallel between Trump and Henry II, emphasizing how Trump's conflicts can have dire repercussions for those involved. He likened Stephen Miller to Thomas Becket, suggesting that Trump's feuds, including those with Elon Musk and Senator Adam Schiff, leave their targets vulnerable to heightened scrutiny and blame.