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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Cohn

If you really want to know where Donald Trump is coming from, take a look at one of the slimier characters in US history -- legal "fixer" Roy Cohn. Cohn is best known as Joseph McCarthy's prosecutor during the communist witch hunts of the 1950's, and he also played a key role in getting the Rosenbergs executed for "spying", at about the same time. Cohn helped to get Ronald Reagan elected by advancing the career of John Anderson, to split the vote with Jimmy Carter. And, in particular, Cohn helped Donald Trump to get out of trouble with the government for violating the fair housing act in his construction projects in the 1980's.

Trump liked Cohn's style. The best defense, is a good offense. If the government sues you, sue the government. As Adolph Hitler said "attack, attack, attack". Never say die. Never give up hope. Keep on fighting, always do as much damage as you can. It won't make you popular, but, it might help you survive.

Eventually, as he was dying of AIDS from his homosexual tendencies, Cohn's enemies proved too much for him, and, they were able to get him disbarred. Will Donald Trump share a similar fate, dying slowly while his enemies gather around to tear him to pieces? We shall all see, won't we?