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Specifically from retired military generals:

*Wolfgang, Ben (January 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/6/donald-trump-generals-blur-political-military-line/ Trump on unprecedented collision course with retired military commanders: 'It's not normal']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.</ref> including from within the government bureaucracy.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (January 31, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/trump-faces-bureaucratic-battle-in-implementing-agenda.html Trump faces bureaucratic battle in implementing agenda]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 1, 2017.

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*Singman, Brooke (January 31, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/trump-faces-bureaucratic-battle-in-implementing-agenda.html Trump faces bureaucratic battle in implementing agenda]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 1, 2017.

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*Kurtz, Howard (February 3, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/03/empire-strikes-back-why-trumps-private-talks-with-foreign-leaders-were-leaked.html The empire strikes back: Why Trump's private talks with foreign leaders were leaked]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.

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*Kurtz, Howard (February 3, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/03/empire-strikes-back-why-trumps-private-talks-with-foreign-leaders-were-leaked.html The empire strikes back: Why Trump's private talks with foreign leaders were leaked]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.

*Newman, Alex (January 8, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/27864-deep-state-bureaucracy-vs-trump-america-constitution Deep State Bureaucracy vs. Trump, America, Constitution]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.

*Anderson, Troy (February 21, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/31393-trump-vs-deep-state Trump vs. Deep State]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 21, 2019.

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*Richwine, Jason (February 19, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/02/bureaucrats-civil-service-veto-presidential-policies/ When Bureaucrats Veto the President]. ''National Review''. Retrieved February 21, 2019.</ref> (The fact that members of the [[deep state]] have grown visibly scared of reports stating such confirms this view,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/03/22/politico-obama-admin-bureaucrats-panicked-by-breitbart-spotlight-dont-question-our-loyalty/ POLITICO: Obama Admin Bureaucrats ‘Panicked’ by Breitbart Spotlight: Don’t Question Our Loyalty!] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2017.</ref> as well as the fact that federal government employees overwhelmingly donated to Democrats leading up to the 2018 elections just like in previous elections;<ref>Schoffstall, Joe (October 17, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/17/federal-government-workers-donating-overwhelmingly-to-democrats.html Federal government workers donating overwhelmingly to Democrats]. ''Fox News'' (from ''The Washington Free Beacon''). Retrieved October 17, 2017.</ref> in May 2017, it was reported that 60% of [[National Security Council]] employees were Obama-Administration holdovers<ref>Wong, Kristina (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/trump-under-siege-more-than-60-percent-of-nsc-employees-placed-by-obama/ Trump Under Siege: More than 60 Percent of NSC Employees Placed by Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>). In June 2018, one socialist protestor who heckled DHS Secretary [[Kirstjen Nielsen]] for her enforcement of President Trump's tough immigration policies was revealed as a DOJ employee.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Richwine, Jason (February 19, 2019). [https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/02/bureaucrats-civil-service-veto-presidential-policies/ When Bureaucrats Veto the President]. ''National Review''. Retrieved February 21, 2019.</ref> (The fact that members of the [[deep state]] have grown visibly scared of reports stating such confirms this view,<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/03/22/politico-obama-admin-bureaucrats-panicked-by-breitbart-spotlight-dont-question-our-loyalty/ POLITICO: Obama Admin Bureaucrats ‘Panicked’ by Breitbart Spotlight: Don’t Question Our Loyalty!] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2017.</ref> as well as the fact that federal government employees overwhelmingly donated to Democrats leading up to the 2018 elections just like in previous elections;<ref>Schoffstall, Joe (October 17, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/17/federal-government-workers-donating-overwhelmingly-to-democrats.html Federal government workers donating overwhelmingly to Democrats]. ''Fox News'' (from ''The Washington Free Beacon''). Retrieved October 17, 2017.</ref> in May 2017, it was reported that 60% of [[National Security Council]] employees were Obama-Administration holdovers<ref>Wong, Kristina (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/trump-under-siege-more-than-60-percent-of-nsc-employees-placed-by-obama/ Trump Under Siege: More than 60 Percent of NSC Employees Placed by Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>). In June 2018, one socialist protestor who heckled DHS Secretary [[Kirstjen Nielsen]] for her enforcement of President Trump's tough immigration policies was revealed as a DOJ employee.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mikelionis, Lukas (June 21, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/21/doj-employee-among-those-heckling-dhs-boss-nielsen-report-says.html DOJ employee among those heckling DHS boss Nielsen, report says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

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*Mikelionis, Lukas (June 21, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/21/doj-employee-among-those-heckling-dhs-boss-nielsen-report-says.html DOJ employee among those heckling DHS boss Nielsen, report says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

*Samuels, Brett (June 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/393461-protester-who-interrupted-dhs-chiefs-dinner-works-for-justice Protester who interrupted DHS chief's dinner works for Justice Department]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref> Even some White House officials worked against the president's agenda.<ref>Multiple references:

*Newman, Alex (September 6, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29991-deep-state-mole-in-white-house-boasts-of-sabotaging-trump Deep State Mole in White House Boasts of Sabotaging Trump]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (September 5, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/05/wh-official-pens-anonymous-ny-times-op-ed-calling-trump-anti-democratic-petty-and-ineffective.html WH official pens anonymous NY Times op-ed calling Trump 'anti-democratic,' 'petty and ineffective']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (September 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/05/wh-official-pens-anonymous-ny-times-op-ed-calling-trump-anti-democratic-petty-and-ineffective.html WH official pens anonymous NY Times op-ed calling Trump 'anti-democratic,' 'petty and ineffective']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (September 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/06/deep-state-official-there-are-dozens-and-dozens-of-us/ Deep State Official: ‘There Are Dozens and Dozens of Us’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.

*Horing, Shoula Romano (September 5, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/an-ideological-coup-against-trump An Ideological Coup against Trump?] ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

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*Wong, Kristina (September 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/07/deep-state-attacks-midterms-impeachment/ Deep State Attacks Ahead of Midterms: ‘All Roads Lead to Impeachment’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

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*Lieu, Amy (September 6, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/06/trump-digs-in-after-explosive-new-york-times-op-ed-vows-to-drain-swamp.html Trump digs in after explosive New York Times op-ed, vows to drain swamp]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.

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*Lieu, Amy (September 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/06/trump-digs-in-after-explosive-new-york-times-op-ed-vows-to-drain-swamp.html Trump digs in after explosive New York Times op-ed, vows to drain swamp]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.

*Samuels, Brett (September 6, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/405297-trump-hits-the-deep-state-the-left-and-the-media-in-aftermath-of Trump hits the 'deep state,' the 'left' and the media in wake of anonymous op-ed]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.

*Pollak, Joel B. (September 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/05/anonymous-new-york-times-opposite-patriotism/ Pollak: ‘Anonymous’ Op-ed in New York Times Is the Opposite of Patriotism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2018.</ref>

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*Gallington, Daniel (June 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/donald-trump-agenda-hampered-by-obama-holdovers-di/ Loyalty matters]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.

*Pollock, Richard; Barton, Ethan (August 14, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/08/14/exclusive-obama-holdovers-still-in-dozens-of-key-national-security-council-jobs/ EXCLUSIVE: Obama Holdovers Still In Dozens Of Key National Security Council Jobs]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.

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*Garcia, Carlos (November 17, 2017). [https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/11/17/ice-union-says-obama-holdovers-are-sabotaging-immigration-enforcement-heres-how ICE union says Obama holdovers are sabotaging immigration enforcement, here’s how]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.</ref> Numerous government officials who resigned due to President Trump's actions subtly inserted anti-Trump messages into their resignation letters.<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 23, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/23/hiding-secret-anti-trump-messages-in-resignation-letters-is-latest-political-craze.html Hiding secret anti-Trump messages in resignation letters is latest political craze]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration was the victim of numerous leaks of information, many of which threatened U.S. national security – it was reported in July 2017 that leaks occurred once a day on average,<ref>Boylan, Dan (July 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-target-of-leaks-at-rate-of-one-a-day/ White House leaks that threaten national security stream out at rate of one a day]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and Trump faced seven times more leaks than Obama or Bush II did.<ref>Wong, Kristina (July 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/deep-state-trump-facing-seven-times-more-national-security-leaks-than-obama-or-bush/ DEEP STATE: Trump Facing Seven Times More National Security Leaks Than Obama or Bush]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> The Russia probe headed by Independent Counsel and former FBI Director [[Robert Mueller]] was founded to have hired investigators extremely biased against President Trump.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Garcia, Carlos (November 17, 2017). [https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/11/17/ice-union-says-obama-holdovers-are-sabotaging-immigration-enforcement-heres-how ICE union says Obama holdovers are sabotaging immigration enforcement, here’s how]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.</ref> Numerous government officials who resigned due to President Trump's actions subtly inserted anti-Trump messages into their resignation letters.<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 23, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/23/hiding-secret-anti-trump-messages-in-resignation-letters-is-latest-political-craze.html Hiding secret anti-Trump messages in resignation letters is latest political craze]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration was the victim of numerous leaks of information, many of which threatened U.S. national security – it was reported in July 2017 that leaks occurred once a day on average,<ref>Boylan, Dan (July 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-target-of-leaks-at-rate-of-one-a-day/ White House leaks that threaten national security stream out at rate of one a day]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and Trump faced seven times more leaks than Obama or Bush II did.<ref>Wong, Kristina (July 7, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/deep-state-trump-facing-seven-times-more-national-security-leaks-than-obama-or-bush/ DEEP STATE: Trump Facing Seven Times More National Security Leaks Than Obama or Bush]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> The Russia probe headed by Independent Counsel and former FBI Director [[Robert Mueller]] was founded to have hired investigators extremely biased against President Trump.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/13/ex-mueller-aides-texts-revealed-read-them-here.html Ex-Mueller aides' texts revealed: Read them here]. ''Fox News''. December 13, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/13/ex-mueller-aides-texts-revealed-read-them-here.html Ex-Mueller aides' texts revealed: Read them here]. ''Fox News''. December 13, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (December 7, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/07/another-mueller-investigators-democratic-ties-raise-new-bias-questions.html Top Mueller investigator's Democratic ties raise new bias questions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (December 7, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/07/another-mueller-investigators-democratic-ties-raise-new-bias-questions.html Top Mueller investigator's Democratic ties raise new bias questions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/transcript/2017/12/05/anti-trump-bias-exposed-in-mueller-probe.html Anti-Trump bias exposed in Mueller probe]. ''Fox News''. December 5, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/2017/12/05/anti-trump-bias-exposed-in-mueller-probe.html Anti-Trump bias exposed in Mueller probe]. ''Fox News''. December 5, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (December 12, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/12/texts-between-ex-mueller-team-members-emerge-calling-trump-loathsome-human-idiot.html 'F TRUMP': Texts between ex-Mueller team members emerge, calling Trump 'loathsome human,' 'an idiot']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (December 12, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/12/texts-between-ex-mueller-team-members-emerge-calling-trump-loathsome-human-idiot.html 'F TRUMP': Texts between ex-Mueller team members emerge, calling Trump 'loathsome human,' 'an idiot']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

*Wong, Kristina (December 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/13/deepstate-fbi-agents-discussed-protecting-country-trump/ Deepstate: FBI Agents Texted About Protecting Country Against Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

Mueller's investigation, however, did not find evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia:

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*Mordock, Jeff (March 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/10/ag-sessions-blasts-nationwide-injunctions-federali/ Sessions blasts federal judges for injunctions against Trump administration policies]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (March 10, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/10/sessions-slams-activist-judges-for-nationwide-injunctions-on-sanctuary-cities-daca.html Sessions slams 'activist judges' for nationwide injunctions on sanctuary cities, DACA]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (March 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/10/sessions-slams-activist-judges-for-nationwide-injunctions-on-sanctuary-cities-daca.html Sessions slams 'activist judges' for nationwide injunctions on sanctuary cities, DACA]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.

*Munro, Neil (November 20, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2018/11/20/dhs-doj-slam-judge-decision-let-illegal-migrants-apply-for-asylum/ DHS, DoJ Slam Judge’s Order to Let Illegal Migrants Apply for Asylum]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 21, 2018.

*Horowitz, Daniel (March 14, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/wheres-congressional-outrage-judicial-power-grabs/ Where’s the congressional outrage over judicial power grabs?] ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved March 16, 2019.

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*Chumley, Cheryl K. (May 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/donald-trump-lefts-frequent-target-f-bombs/ F-bombing Trump — the left’s new weapon of choice]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.

*Hart, Angela (May 21, 2017). [https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article151843342.html California Democrats flip off Donald Trump]. ''The Sacramento Bee''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.

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*Nazarian, Adelle (May 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/05/21/california-democratic-party-leader-leads-fck-donald-trump-chant-at-convention/ California Democratic Party Leader Leads ‘F*ck Donald Trump’ Chant at Convention]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> and s-word.<ref>Yilek, Caitlin (June 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/cnn-host-calls-trump-a-piece-of-s-t-after-london-attack/article/2624900 CNN host calls Trump 'a piece of s--t' after London attack]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> As a testament to the deep opposition and hatred towards him by the left-wing, at least 217 violent protestors were arrested in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day.<ref>Weber, Joseph (January 20, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-supporters-protesters-rally-before-sunrise-on-inauguration-day.html Hundreds of protesters arrested in Inauguration Day clashes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Noble, Andrea; McDermott, Ryan M. (January 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/20/donald-trump-inauguration-protests-begin-turn-viol/ D.C. police report 217 arrested during Inauguration Day riots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref> Left-wingers [[Left-wing violence in the Trump era|committed or advocated for many other acts of violence]] against President Trump or his supporters.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Nazarian, Adelle (May 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/05/21/california-democratic-party-leader-leads-fck-donald-trump-chant-at-convention/ California Democratic Party Leader Leads ‘F*ck Donald Trump’ Chant at Convention]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> and s-word.<ref>Yilek, Caitlin (June 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/cnn-host-calls-trump-a-piece-of-s-t-after-london-attack/article/2624900 CNN host calls Trump 'a piece of s--t' after London attack]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 5, 2017.</ref> As a testament to the deep opposition and hatred towards him by the left-wing, at least 217 violent protestors were arrested in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day.<ref>Weber, Joseph (January 20, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-supporters-protesters-rally-before-sunrise-on-inauguration-day.html Hundreds of protesters arrested in Inauguration Day clashes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Noble, Andrea; McDermott, Ryan M. (January 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/20/donald-trump-inauguration-protests-begin-turn-viol/ D.C. police report 217 arrested during Inauguration Day riots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref> Left-wingers [[Left-wing violence in the Trump era|committed or advocated for many other acts of violence]] against President Trump or his supporters.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/facebook-live-attack-the-latest-in-string-of-anti-trump-assaults Facebook Live attack the latest in string of anti-Trump assaults]. ''Fox News''. January 5, 2017. Retrieved February 28, 2019.

*Clark, Alex (June 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/18/a-year-of-hate-9-times-the-radicalized-left-engaged-in-violence-in-the-trump-era/ A Year of Hate: 9 Times the Radicalized Left Engaged in Violence in the Trump Era]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

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*Nolte, John (July 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2018/07/05/rap-sheet-acts-of-media-approved-violence-and-harassment-against-trump-supporters/ Rap Sheet: ***613** Acts of Media-Approved Violence and Harassment Against Trump Supporters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2018.

*Kirkwood, R. Cort (September 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/30072-anti-trump-violence-ramps-up-with-attempted-stabbing Anti-Trump Violence Ramps Up With Attempted Stabbing]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.

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*Nolte, John (March 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/13/there-have-been-334-reported-hate-crimes-against-trump-supporters/ There Have Been 334 Reported Hate Crimes Against Trump Supporters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.</ref> It was reported in early February 2017 that 12,000 tweets already had called for Trump's assassination.<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4189124/More-12-000-tweets-call-Trump-s-assassination.html#ixzz4k0h0zXDl More than 12,000 tweets have called for Trump's assassination since the inauguration]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> The mainstream media helped promote such violence,<ref>Harper, Jennifer (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/inside-the-beltway-media-lies-that-radicalized-the/ Expert identifies top media lies ‘that radicalized the violent left’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> and top Democrat leaders encouraged it.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (October 18, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/30369-anti-gop-violence-escalates-top-democrats-egg-on-the-goons Anti-GOP Violence Escalates, Top Democrats Egg On the Goons]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref> Many entertainers made jokes about harming President Trump.<ref>[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/09/21/entertainers-who-have-joked-about-harming-trump.html Entertainers who have joked about harming Trump]. ''Fox News''. September 21, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref> Contrary to left-wing claims, Democrats and the Left were significantly more likely to engage in acts of bigotry or violence related to Trump,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Nolte, John (March 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/13/there-have-been-334-reported-hate-crimes-against-trump-supporters/ There Have Been 334 Reported Hate Crimes Against Trump Supporters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.</ref> It was reported in early February 2017 that 12,000 tweets already had called for Trump's assassination.<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4189124/More-12-000-tweets-call-Trump-s-assassination.html#ixzz4k0h0zXDl More than 12,000 tweets have called for Trump's assassination since the inauguration]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved June 18, 2017.</ref> The mainstream media helped promote such violence,<ref>Harper, Jennifer (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/inside-the-beltway-media-lies-that-radicalized-the/ Expert identifies top media lies ‘that radicalized the violent left’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> and top Democrat leaders encouraged it.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (October 18, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/30369-anti-gop-violence-escalates-top-democrats-egg-on-the-goons Anti-GOP Violence Escalates, Top Democrats Egg On the Goons]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref> Many entertainers made jokes about harming President Trump.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/09/21/entertainers-who-have-joked-about-harming-trump.html Entertainers who have joked about harming Trump]. ''Fox News''. September 21, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2018.</ref> Contrary to left-wing claims, Democrats and the Left were significantly more likely to engage in acts of bigotry or violence related to Trump,<ref>Multiple references:

*Kew, Ben (July 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/21/study-nearly-half-of-liberals-feel-disdain-for-trump-supporters-conservatives-far-more-tolerant/ Study: Nearly Half of Liberals Feel Disdain for Trump Supporters, Conservatives Far More Tolerant]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (February 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/02/19/study-debunks-claim-trump-voters-more-supportive-violence-democrats/ Study Debunks Claim That Trump Voters More Supportive of Violence than Democrats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.</ref> and they engaged in [[hate crime hoax]]es.<ref>Multiple references:

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Democrat attorney generals were extremely active against the Trump Administration,<ref>Multiple references:

*Hurley, Lawrence; Chung, Andrew (November 2, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-effect-courts/trumps-opponents-race-to-the-courthouse-to-thwart-him-idUSKBN1D21BG Trump's opponents race to the courthouse to thwart him]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

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*Lucas, Fred (February 6, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/06/democratic-ags-swarm-trump-administration-with-lawsuits.html Democratic AGs swarm Trump administration with lawsuits]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 6, 2018.</ref> suing it nearly 50 times in 2017 alone.<ref>Wilson, Reid (January 2, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/367147-democratic-ags-sue-trump-at-record-pace Democratic AGs sue Trump at record pace]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> Leftists went out of their way searching for evidence of crimes by President Trump.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Lucas, Fred (February 6, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/06/democratic-ags-swarm-trump-administration-with-lawsuits.html Democratic AGs swarm Trump administration with lawsuits]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 6, 2018.</ref> suing it nearly 50 times in 2017 alone.<ref>Wilson, Reid (January 2, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/367147-democratic-ags-sue-trump-at-record-pace Democratic AGs sue Trump at record pace]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> Leftists went out of their way searching for evidence of crimes by President Trump.<ref>Multiple references:

*Starr, Penny (March 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/25/the-left-post-mueller-report-nine-trump-related-investigations-will-continue-unabated/ The Left Post Mueller Report: Nine Trump-Related Investigations Will Continue Unabated]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 25, 2019.

*Kirkwood, R. Cort (March 25, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/31830-trump-derangement-worsens-despite-mueller-report-dems-still-think-he-committed-a-crime Trump Derangement Worsens, Despite Mueller Report, Dems Still Think He Committed a Crime]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 25, 2019.

*Betz, Bradford (March 12, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/deutsche-bank-investors-bank-subpoenaed-for-records-relating-to-business-with-trump-report New York Attorney General opens civil investigation into Trump projects: report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 25, 2019.</ref> In March 2018, Democrat Representative Tom Suozzi suggested taking up arms against President Trump.<ref>Multiple references:

*Hawkins, Awr (March 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2018/03/19/report-democrat-rep-suggests-taking-up-arms-against-president-trump/ Report: Democrat Rep. Suggests Taking Up Arms Against President Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.

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*Pappas, Alex (March 19, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/19/democrat-suggests-second-amendment-remedy-vs-trump.html Democrat suggests 'Second Amendment' remedy vs. Trump]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.

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*Pappas, Alex (March 19, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/19/democrat-suggests-second-amendment-remedy-vs-trump.html Democrat suggests 'Second Amendment' remedy vs. Trump]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.

*Manchester, Julia (March 19, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/379145-dem-rep-says-trumps-critics-might-resort-to-second-amendment Dem rep says Trump critics might resort to 'Second Amendment']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 19, 2018.</ref> By June 2018, the Left was growing increasingly violent and unhinged at the Trump Administration, as well as everything they claimed to be fighting against.<ref>Multiple references:

*Adelmann, Bob (June 26, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29388-the-war-on-trump-from-confrontation-to-harassment-to-violence The War On Trump: From Confrontation to Harassment to … Violence?] ''The New American''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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In addition to the above, Senate Democrats unduly delayed Trump's cabinet nominees at historic and unprecedented proportions<ref>Multiple references:

*Crowe, Jack (June 13, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/06/13/wapo-fact-checkers-surprised-to-find-trump-claim-correct/ WaPo Fact Checkers Surprised To Find Trump Claim ‘Correct’]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.

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*Singman, Brooke (April 28, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/28/trump-has-his-cabinet-but-lagging-behind-on-other-appointments.html Trump has his Cabinet, but lagging behind on other appointments]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (April 28, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/28/trump-has-his-cabinet-but-lagging-behind-on-other-appointments.html Trump has his Cabinet, but lagging behind on other appointments]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.

*Von Spakovsky, Hans A.; Jipping, Thomas (July 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/the-lefts-obstruction-of-qualified-trump-nominees-is-yet-another-front-in-the-war-against-the-president The left's obstruction of qualified Trump nominees is yet another front in the war against the president]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 15, 2018.

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*Mordock, Jeff (September 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/16/jeff-sessions-or-deep-state-donald-trumps-justice-/ Trump's dilemma: Leave Justice Department control to Sessions and Rosenstein -- or 'deep state']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 17, 2018.</ref> – by February 8, 2017, only [[George Washington]] had fewer cabinet nominees confirmed by this length of time into his presidency.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (February 8, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/08/trump-facing-historic-delays-in-confirmation-push.html Trump facing historic delays in confirmation push]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2017.

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*Singman, Brooke (February 8, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/08/trump-facing-historic-delays-in-confirmation-push.html Trump facing historic delays in confirmation push]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2017.

*Bluey, Rob (February 13, 2017). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2017/02/13/trump-has-fewest-cabinet-secretaries-confirmed-since-george-washington/ Trump Has Fewest Cabinet Secretaries Confirmed Since George Washington]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved May 3, 2018.</ref> Trump's last cabinet secretary was confirmed on April 27, 2017,<ref>Kellman, Laurie (April 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/alex-acosta-trumps-secretary-labor-confirmed/ Senate confirms last member of Trump cabinet at 100th day in office nears]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref> and Trump's last cabinet-level member assumed office on May 15, 2017.<ref>Moons, Michelle (May 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/15/trump-cabinet-complete-swearing-u-s-trade-representative-lighthizer/ President Donald Trump’s Cabinet Complete with Swearing-In of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref>

It was reported in July 2017 that Senate Democrats had filibustered most of Trump's nominees – every filibuster ultimately failed, but they slowed down the confirmation process.<ref>Higgins, Sean (July 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/senate-democrats-filibustering-most-trump-nominees/article/2628043 Senate Democrats filibustering most Trump nominees]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.<br>See also:

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*DeSilver, Drew (June 1, 2017). [~~http~~://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/06/01/trumps-nominees-have-already-faced-a-large-number-of-cloture-votes/ Trump’s nominees have already faced a large number of cloture votes]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.</ref> The result of this was that by July 2017, the Senate had confirmed 23% of Trump's appointments compared to 69% for Obama at the same duration.<ref>Multiple references:

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*DeSilver, Drew (June 1, 2017). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/06/01/trumps-nominees-have-already-faced-a-large-number-of-cloture-votes/ Trump’s nominees have already faced a large number of cloture votes]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved March 10, 2018.</ref> The result of this was that by July 2017, the Senate had confirmed 23% of Trump's appointments compared to 69% for Obama at the same duration.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bedard, Paul (July 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/senate-stonewall-23-trump-picks-okd-vs-69-of-obamas/article/2628180 Senate stonewall: 23% Trump picks OK'd vs. 69% of Obama's]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

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*Pappas, Alex (July 10, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/10/white-house-rips-democrats-for-needless-obstruction-on-trump-nominees.html White House rips Democrats for 'needless obstruction' on Trump nominees]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.

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*Pappas, Alex (July 10, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/10/white-house-rips-democrats-for-needless-obstruction-on-trump-nominees.html White House rips Democrats for 'needless obstruction' on Trump nominees]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.

*Harper, Jennifer (July 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/10/inside-the-beltway-obstruction-of-trump-nominees-i/ Just 23 percent have been confirmed: Obstruction of Trump nominees is unprecedented]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> Even after one year in office, only 58% of President Trump's government nominees had been confirmed (compared with 69% for Obama and 76% for Bush II),<ref>Bedard, Paul (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/just-58-of-trump-nominees-confirmed-69-for-obama-76-for-bush/article/2644502 Just 58% of Trump nominees confirmed, 69% for Obama, 76% for Bush]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.<br>See also:

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*Bedard, Paul (December 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/stonewall-43-of-trumps-picks-held-up-in-senate/article/2643903 Stonewall: 43% of Trump's picks held up in Senate]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 19, 2017.</ref> and Democrats had forced 47 cloture votes on Trump's nominees compared to six cloture votes for the four previous administrations combined by that point.<ref>Boyer, Dave (December 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/26/donald-trump-slow-fill-administration-posts/ Trump having trouble appointing swamp-drainers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In December 2017, the U.S. Senate, in a clear break from precedent, returned about 100 of Trump's nominations – rather than choosing to continue with those nominations for the following year – while it only did the same for eight of Obama's nominees and two of Bush's after their first years in office.<ref>Restuccia, Andrew; Kim, Seung Min (December 22, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/22/trump-nominees-democrats-block-314775 Democrats block dozens of Trump nominees]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref> Trump's presidency saw numerous heated confirmation battles.<ref>Shaw, Adam (May 3, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/03/brutal-confirmation-process-threatens-to-turn-off-would-be-trump-picks.html Brutal confirmation process threatens to turn off would-be Trump picks]. ''Fox News''. May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.</ref>

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*Bedard, Paul (December 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/stonewall-43-of-trumps-picks-held-up-in-senate/article/2643903 Stonewall: 43% of Trump's picks held up in Senate]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 19, 2017.</ref> and Democrats had forced 47 cloture votes on Trump's nominees compared to six cloture votes for the four previous administrations combined by that point.<ref>Boyer, Dave (December 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/26/donald-trump-slow-fill-administration-posts/ Trump having trouble appointing swamp-drainers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In December 2017, the U.S. Senate, in a clear break from precedent, returned about 100 of Trump's nominations – rather than choosing to continue with those nominations for the following year – while it only did the same for eight of Obama's nominees and two of Bush's after their first years in office.<ref>Restuccia, Andrew; Kim, Seung Min (December 22, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/22/trump-nominees-democrats-block-314775 Democrats block dozens of Trump nominees]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref> Trump's presidency saw numerous heated confirmation battles.<ref>Shaw, Adam (May 3, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/03/brutal-confirmation-process-threatens-to-turn-off-would-be-trump-picks.html Brutal confirmation process threatens to turn off would-be Trump picks]. ''Fox News''. May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.</ref>

Democrats delayed the confirmations of President Trump's judicial nominees,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Joondeph, Brian C. (March 13, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/donald-trump-is-a-strong-commander-but-where-is-his-army Donald Trump is a strong commander, but where is his army?] ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.</ref>

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By the [[first 100 days]] of his presidency, congressional Democrats had already (unsuccessfully) filibustered Trump's supreme court nomination, instituted one of the longest and most extreme delays in cabinet confirmations in U.S. history, and initiated an investigation into alleged ties between the Trump campaign and [[Russia]].<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (April 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/democrats-mark-100-days-of-resistance/ Democrats seeking revenge prepare to mark 100 days of ‘resistance’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> According to Pew Research Center in July 2018, Facebook rants by Democrats expressing opposition, such as to Trump, increased by 450% after the 2016 election.<ref>Bedard, Paul (July 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/facebook-attacks-on-trump-by-democrats-up-450 Facebook attacks on Trump by Democrats up 450%]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref><ref>[~~http~~://www.people-press.org/2018/07/18/taking-sides-on-facebook-how-congressional-outreach-changed-under-president-trump/ Taking Sides on Facebook: How Congressional Outreach Changed Under President Trump]. ''Pew Research Center''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref>

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By the [[first 100 days]] of his presidency, congressional Democrats had already (unsuccessfully) filibustered Trump's supreme court nomination, instituted one of the longest and most extreme delays in cabinet confirmations in U.S. history, and initiated an investigation into alleged ties between the Trump campaign and [[Russia]].<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (April 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/democrats-mark-100-days-of-resistance/ Democrats seeking revenge prepare to mark 100 days of ‘resistance’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> According to Pew Research Center in July 2018, Facebook rants by Democrats expressing opposition, such as to Trump, increased by 450% after the 2016 election.<ref>Bedard, Paul (July 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/facebook-attacks-on-trump-by-democrats-up-450 Facebook attacks on Trump by Democrats up 450%]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.people-press.org/2018/07/18/taking-sides-on-facebook-how-congressional-outreach-changed-under-president-trump/ Taking Sides on Facebook: How Congressional Outreach Changed Under President Trump]. ''Pew Research Center''. July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref>

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As in the 2016 presidential election, the [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed Trump and wrote him off as a failure early in his presidency, despite his numerous accomplishments by that time.<ref>Kurtz, Howard (April 3, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/03/media-score-triple-bogey-presidency-but-trump-is-just-getting-started.html Media score a triple-bogey presidency, but Trump is just getting started]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 3, 2017.</ref><ref name="89%negative"/> They consistently misrepresented him and his accomplishments,<ref>Miller, S.A. (April 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/30/president-trump-criticizes-dishonest-press-in-100t/ President Trump criticizes ‘dishonest’ press in 100th-day interview]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> and they frequently attacked the president and his supporters.<ref>Multiple references:

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As in the 2016 presidential election, the [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed Trump and wrote him off as a failure early in his presidency, despite his numerous accomplishments by that time.<ref>Kurtz, Howard (April 3, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/03/media-score-triple-bogey-presidency-but-trump-is-just-getting-started.html Media score a triple-bogey presidency, but Trump is just getting started]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 3, 2017.</ref><ref name="89%negative"/> They consistently misrepresented him and his accomplishments,<ref>Miller, S.A. (April 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/30/president-trump-criticizes-dishonest-press-in-100t/ President Trump criticizes ‘dishonest’ press in 100th-day interview]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> and they frequently attacked the president and his supporters.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Gainor, Dan (August 5, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/08/05/dan-gainor-insults-never-stop-anti-trump-media-just-can-t-help-themselves.html Dan Gainor: The insults, they never stop! Anti-Trump media just can’t help themselves]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.

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*Gainor, Dan (August 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/08/05/dan-gainor-insults-never-stop-anti-trump-media-just-can-t-help-themselves.html Dan Gainor: The insults, they never stop! Anti-Trump media just can’t help themselves]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.

*Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29693-acosta-media-push-trump-derangement-syndrome Acosta, Media Push Trump Derangement Syndrome]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.

*Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29691-trump-derangement-syndrome-intensifies-among-anti-trump-left Trump Derangement Syndrome Intensifies Among Anti-Trump Left]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.

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*Bedard, Paul (January 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/pew-us-media-bias-ranks-worst-in-the-world/article/2645644 Pew: US media bias ranks worst in the world]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.</ref> Even former president [[Jimmy Carter]], a liberal Democrat, stated that the media was more biased against Trump than any other president he knew about.<ref>Multiple references:

*Rodriguez, Katherine (October 22, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/10/22/jimmy-carter-media-harder-trump-presidents/ Jimmy Carter: ‘Media Have Been Harder on Trump’ More than Other Presidents]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/22/jimmy-carter-media-tougher-on-trump-than-any-other-president-in-memory.html Jimmy Carter: Media tougher on Trump than any other president in memory]. ''Fox News''. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref>

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/22/jimmy-carter-media-tougher-on-trump-than-any-other-president-in-memory.html Jimmy Carter: Media tougher on Trump than any other president in memory]. ''Fox News''. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.</ref>

The mainstream media promoted [[fake news]] against President Trump,<ref>Multiple references:

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In May and June 2018, the mainstream media exhibited blatant and even embarrassing bias against the Trump Administration when covering a certain illegal immigration-related incident,<ref>Nolte, John (June 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/06/25/nolte-border-separation-hoax-delivers-disastrous-week-for-establishment-media/ Nolte: Border Hysteria Delivers Disastrous Week for Establishment Media]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.</ref> and it fabricated a non-existent "border crisis" – they did not refer to massive illegal migration levels when using the word "crisis" – in order to hurt President Trump and promote left-wing values.<ref>Nolte, John (June 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/06/23/six-reasons-establishment-media-fabricated-border-crisis/ Nolte: Six Reasons Establishment Media Fabricated a ‘Border Crisis’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.</ref><ref>Wegmann, Philip (June 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/those-heart-rending-stories-at-the-border-keep-falling-apart Those heart-rending stories at the border keep falling apart]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> Although the media pressured President Trump to end the policy of separating illegal alien parents from their children (which had been occurring since before 2001<ref>Binder, John (June 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/21/court-records-feds-have-separated-illegal-alien-families-since-before-2001/ Court Records: Feds Have Separated Illegal Alien Families Since Before 2001]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.</ref>), when Trump actually did this, they sided with Democrats and left-wing activists by going further and explicitly demanding [[open borders]] policies.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (June 21, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/21/trump-immigration-order-met-with-shrugs-and-new-demands-from-dems-this-isnt-over.html Trump immigration order met with shrugs and new demands from Dems: 'This isn't over']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (June 21, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/21/trump-immigration-order-met-with-shrugs-and-new-demands-from-dems-this-isnt-over.html Trump immigration order met with shrugs and new demands from Dems: 'This isn't over']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

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*Flood, Brian (June 21, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/06/21/anti-trump-media-moves-goal-posts-after-executive-order-in-shameful-display-bias.html Anti-Trump media moves goal posts after executive order in 'shameful' display of bias]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

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*Flood, Brian (June 21, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/06/21/anti-trump-media-moves-goal-posts-after-executive-order-in-shameful-display-bias.html Anti-Trump media moves goal posts after executive order in 'shameful' display of bias]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen; Boyer, Dave (July 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/1/immigration-activists-condemn-ice-family-detention/ After Trump yields on family separation, immigration activists demand end to detentions, ICE]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.</ref> The media refused to admit that mass levels of illegal immigration were a crisis.<ref>Gainor, Dan (March 27, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/press-was-wrong-on-mueller-just-like-it-was-wrong-on-the-border Dan Gainor: Press was wrong on Mueller, just like it was wrong on the border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 27, 2019.</ref>

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*Nolte, John (August 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/08/13/nolte-128-establishment-news-outlets-coordinate-attack-on-trump/ Nolte: 128 Establishment News Outlets Coordinate Attack on Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.

*Duke, Selwyn (August 14, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/29781-media-collusion-100-plus-papers-agree-to-simultaneously-run-anti-trump-editorials Media Collusion: 100-plus Papers Agree to Simultaneously Run Anti-Trump Editorials]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 14, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (August 16, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/16/trump-slams-opposition-party-media-as-hundreds-newspapers-run-editorials-against-him.html Trump accuses The Boston Globe of ‘COLLUSION’ with other papers as hundreds run editorials against him]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (August 16, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/16/trump-slams-opposition-party-media-as-hundreds-newspapers-run-editorials-against-him.html Trump accuses The Boston Globe of ‘COLLUSION’ with other papers as hundreds run editorials against him]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2018.

*Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29806-newspapers-throw-tantrum-trump-responds Newspapers Throw Tantrum; Trump Responds]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 17, 2018.

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*Flood, Brian (August 15, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/15/coordinated-anti-trump-editorials-sure-to-backfire-critic-warns.html Coordinated anti-Trump editorials 'sure to backfire,' critic warns]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref> Media coverage leading up to the midterm election was largely negative.<ref>Jasper, William F. (November 30, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/30738-midterms-how-much-did-the-partisan-fake-news-tech-giants-aid-democrats Midterms: How Much Did the Partisan Fake News & Tech Giants Aid Democrats?] ''The New American''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.</ref>

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*Flood, Brian (August 15, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/15/coordinated-anti-trump-editorials-sure-to-backfire-critic-warns.html Coordinated anti-Trump editorials 'sure to backfire,' critic warns]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref> Media coverage leading up to the midterm election was largely negative.<ref>Jasper, William F. (November 30, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/30738-midterms-how-much-did-the-partisan-fake-news-tech-giants-aid-democrats Midterms: How Much Did the Partisan Fake News & Tech Giants Aid Democrats?] ''The New American''. Retrieved December 1, 2018.</ref>

Media FOIA requests at the Trump Administration EPA increased 669% from the last years of the Obama Administration.<ref>Moran, Sean (March 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/20/establishment-media-increase-trump-epa-document-requests-669-obama-requests/ Establishment Media Increase Trump EPA Document Requests 669% over Obama Requests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref><ref>Scher, Brent (March 20, 2019). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/media-foia-requests-to-epa-spiked-after-trump-election-data-reveal/ Media FOIA Requests to EPA Spiked After Trump Election, Data Reveal]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref>

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According to a poll taken around the 100th day of Trump's presidency, only 11% of Democrats believed that their party's opposition to Trump had yielded successful results for them.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (April 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/30/inside-the-beltway-democrats-question-opposition/ Inside the Beltway: Only 11% of Democratic voters say opposition to White House is a success]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> A July 2017 poll found that 52% of Americans thought the Democrats only stood against Trump, rather than something more, with 37% thinking the latter.<ref>Kew, Ben (July 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/17/poll-over-half-americans-think-democratic-party-stands-for-nothing-but-opposing-trump/ Poll: Over Half Americans Think Democratic Party Stands for Nothing but Opposing Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref> The Democrats' poor performance in the special congressional elections held in the first half of 2017 illustrated their weakness and unsuccess in challenging President Trump.<ref name="DemocratLoss">

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*Weber, Joseph (June 21, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/21/dems-acknowledge-anti-trump-message-falling-short-after-georgia-loss.html Dems acknowledge anti-Trump message falling short after Georgia loss]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.

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*Weber, Joseph (June 21, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/21/dems-acknowledge-anti-trump-message-falling-short-after-georgia-loss.html Dems acknowledge anti-Trump message falling short after Georgia loss]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.

*McLaughlin, Seth (June 21, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/jon-ossoffs-defeat-puts-democrats-at-loss/ Democrats at a loss for explanation after another special-election defeat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.

*Lillis, Mike (June 21, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/338891-dems-point-fingers-after-crushing-loss Dems point fingers after crushing loss]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref>

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President Trump's supporters also continued to support him despite left-wing predictions of "buyers' remorse." A poll taken shortly before the 100th day of Trump's presidency indicated that 96% of his supporters would have voted for him again had an election been held that day.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (April 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/04/23/poll-trump-supporters-popular-vote-96/ Poll: 96% of Trump Supporters Would Vote for Him Again, Win Popular Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref> A May 2017 poll showed Trump with 98% support among Republican military veterans and 54% overall.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (May 29, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/29/98-percent-of-republican-military-veterans-approve/ 98 percent of Republican military veterans approve of Trump: Poll]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 29, 2017.</ref> Similar polls taken mainly around the same time gave the same results.<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (May 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/28/donald-trump-voters-show-little-regret/ Virtually no buyer’s remorse among Trump voters]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.</ref> Additionally, a Pew Research poll indicated that over three-fourths of "white evangelical Protestants" approved of Trump's performance.<ref>Smith, Gregory A. (April 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/04/26/among-white-evangelicals-regular-churchgoers-are-the-most-supportive-of-trump/ Among white evangelicals, regular churchgoers are the most supportive of Trump]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved May 13, 2017.</ref> These people, as well as members of the [[Tea Party Movement]],<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/tea-party-activists-media-attacks-on-president-trump-an-all-out-assault-on-our-republic/ Tea Party Activists: Media Attacks on President Trump ‘An All Out Assault on Our Republic’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2017.</ref> did not believe the media and left-wingers in their war against President Trump. [[Evangelical Christians]] stood with President Trump, as seen in August 2017 when nearly every evangelical advisor to the president remained in their positions after Trump made politically incorrect comments related to white supremacism, while business and arts advisors resigned over the controversy and establishment Republicans criticized him.<ref>Zoll, Rachel (August 18, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/18/trumps-evangelical-advisers-sticking-with-him-amid-fallout.html Trump's evangelical advisers sticking with him amid fallout]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved August 19, 2017.

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President Trump's supporters also continued to support him despite left-wing predictions of "buyers' remorse." A poll taken shortly before the 100th day of Trump's presidency indicated that 96% of his supporters would have voted for him again had an election been held that day.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (April 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/04/23/poll-trump-supporters-popular-vote-96/ Poll: 96% of Trump Supporters Would Vote for Him Again, Win Popular Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref> A May 2017 poll showed Trump with 98% support among Republican military veterans and 54% overall.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (May 29, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/29/98-percent-of-republican-military-veterans-approve/ 98 percent of Republican military veterans approve of Trump: Poll]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 29, 2017.</ref> Similar polls taken mainly around the same time gave the same results.<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (May 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/28/donald-trump-voters-show-little-regret/ Virtually no buyer’s remorse among Trump voters]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.</ref> Additionally, a Pew Research poll indicated that over three-fourths of "white evangelical Protestants" approved of Trump's performance.<ref>Smith, Gregory A. (April 26, 2017). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/04/26/among-white-evangelicals-regular-churchgoers-are-the-most-supportive-of-trump/ Among white evangelicals, regular churchgoers are the most supportive of Trump]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved May 13, 2017.</ref> These people, as well as members of the [[Tea Party Movement]],<ref>Leahy, Michael Patrick (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/tea-party-activists-media-attacks-on-president-trump-an-all-out-assault-on-our-republic/ Tea Party Activists: Media Attacks on President Trump ‘An All Out Assault on Our Republic’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2017.</ref> did not believe the media and left-wingers in their war against President Trump. [[Evangelical Christians]] stood with President Trump, as seen in August 2017 when nearly every evangelical advisor to the president remained in their positions after Trump made politically incorrect comments related to white supremacism, while business and arts advisors resigned over the controversy and establishment Republicans criticized him.<ref>Zoll, Rachel (August 18, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/18/trumps-evangelical-advisers-sticking-with-him-amid-fallout.html Trump's evangelical advisers sticking with him amid fallout]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved August 19, 2017.

At least one evangelical member resigned, but the rate of resignations was still significantly lower than on other advisory councils:

*Greenwood, Max (August 18, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/347179-member-of-trumps-evangelical-advisory-board-resigns-over-conflict-in Member of Trump's Evangelical Advisory Board resigns over 'conflict in values']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 19, 2017.

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*Chiacu, Doina; Lynch, Sarah N. (August 20, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-religious-idUSKCN1B00RY Prominent U.S. religious conservatives defend Trump after Charlottesville]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 20, 2017.</ref> A POLITICO/Morning Consult poll taken just before the one-year anniversary of the 2016 presidential election found that 82% of Trump's voters would vote for him again.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/09/no-regrets-trump-backers-say-theyd-vote-for-him-again-one-year-after-election.html No regrets: Trump backers say they'd vote for him again, one year after election]. ''Fox News''. November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/09/no-regrets-trump-backers-say-theyd-vote-for-him-again-one-year-after-election.html No regrets: Trump backers say they'd vote for him again, one year after election]. ''Fox News''. November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017.

*Shepard, Steven (November 9, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/09/trump-voters-polling-election-244644 Trump voters: We'd do it again]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 9, 2017.</ref> By one year into his presidency, Trump's base – as well as traditional conservative blue-collar Democrats – continued to strongly support him.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/27/heart-trump-country-bases-faith-unshaken/ In the Heart of Trump Country, His Base’s Faith is Unshaken]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). December 27, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.</ref> By Trump's first year in office, his support among black people doubled despite claims of "racism" manufactured by the Left.<ref>Munro, Neil (January 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/14/donald-trump-support-from-blacks-spikes-amid-racism-claims/ Donald Trump’s Support Among Blacks Has Doubled Since 2016, Amid Racism Claims]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref>

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