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Maddow Blog | Ahead of debate, Trump tries to delegitimize a possible defeat

Donald Trump is defined in large part by a belief in preemptive delegitimization. Fearing possible election defeats, the Republican has consistently taken steps to delegitimize the process to explain away potential losses. Fearing possible legal setbacks, he’s also repeatedly tried to delegitimize the justice system to validate potential adverse outcomes. For whatever reason, Trump approaches […]