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Most of Trump’s second term declarations and executive orders have been unwise (tariffs) or just plain silly (Gulf of America). Some of them have been much worse–evil by design and execution. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition), defines evil as “arising from actual or imputed bad character or conduct” or as “morally reprehensible.” The presence of evil infects at least three current activities that the President has undertaken or greenlighted.

1. Gaza genocide. Trump has perpetuated Joe Biden’s complicity with Israel in its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Like his predecessor, he has continued to furnish the IDF with bombs, missiles and high-powered rifles. He has ignored or dismissed evidence that those U.S. arms have contributed to the massive destruction of buildings and more than 50,000 civilian deaths (mostly women and children).

Trump has encouraged Netanyahu to occupy the Gaza Strip and to consider developing it as a luxury seaside resort, one that would feature Trump hotels and lavish entertainment spots. He has also signaled his approval of Israel’s planned ethnic cleansing of the entire Palestinian population, both in Gaza and........

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