Here's What Happened When Trump Put Me on His Enemies List

A look behind the curtain of Trump's attacks on his political enemies.

Earlier this summer, Trump put me on his enemies list. Now, thousands of people know my name because the White House has put a target on my back.

I haven’t spoken publicly about the fallout. When Donald Trump targeted me, the harassment, death threats, and targeting online were instantaneous. Working in political media, I’m certainly no stranger to vitriol. But when the president weighed in, it reached a whole new level.

I actually have a vested interest in not talking about any of this publicly. I don’t want to incentivize bad actors and let them know that it has an impact. So why bring it up now?

I want you to know why the White House targets people with shoddy cases that are doomed to fail— like the ones against Jerome Powell, Letitia James, James Comey, the six Democrats who dared recite what the Uniform Code of Military Justice said about refusing to follow illegal orders, and even Sean Charles Dunn - the man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent.

They don’t bring these cases in good faith to secure a conviction. They exploit the legal system to crush these people: with astronomical legal bills, the anxiety and stress of dealing with a federal prosecution, and the full force of a mob of Trump supporters ready to do his bidding.

These people are being made examples of. These cases are a signal to everyone else: fall in line, or you’re next.

When Trump set his sights on me, I knew what could be coming, and I had every reason to lay low and stay quiet. But if I did, what kind of message would that send? How could I expect anyone else to fight back if I wasn’t willing to do it myself?

So, I haven’t stopped, even for a second, since my name showed up on that list. Because I want to show the administration that their intimidation tactics don’t work. And because I want to be an example to others.

And I will continue to speak out, no matter how uncomfortable it gets. If you’d like to support me in this fight, I’ll make one request. My new book, The Day After, is now available. I know that the day is coming when Democrats get back into power, and I hope they’ll act accordingly. The book is a roadmap, and it needs to get into as many hands as possible .

If you can, please order a copy. It’s worth noting that while my book is not on the New York Times best seller list, JD Vance’s book is. Help me send a message to this White House that progressive media is a powerful force that can’t be silenced.

Thank you for staying in this fight, no matter how hard it gets.

- BTC