[1] In 2015, when Donald Trump emerged as a leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, Saletan described him as "a mean, angry, vicious person" and a "remorseless expert in manipulating ...

"[2] In March 2016, Saletan called Trump "a clear and present danger" who had "little regard for human rights or the Constitution.

"[3] In May 2016, Saletan accused Trump of 10 offenses that in his view rendered the candidate unfit for the presidency, including "banning Muslims," "stereotyping Latinos," "practicing group blame against blacks," "inciting violence," "advocating torture," "rationalizing plunder," and "targeting civilians" in proposed military strikes.

[4] During Trump's presidency, Saletan wrote additional articles accusing Trump of bigotry,[5] collaboration with Russian President Vladimir Putin,[6] service to other dictators against the United States,[7] and fatal mismanagement of the coronavirus pandemic.

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