They're genuinely scared they will end up on some list, and Trump or others will take their revenge. Because it's been done so much on the left, the return volley is now scary to them.
Since they truly believe Trump is Hitler, they're expecting camps. So, they are deliberately keeping their mouths shut until "freedom reigns".
The others are trying to conspiracy theory the idea it was fake, or act like it never happened.
Fear, fear is good, the great quote from Machiavelli:
Although I'd argue A LOT of his teachings are highly relevant today, especially these two:
We are in a REALLY good position that there's two things we need to do, Trump needs to surround himself with like-minded and talented individuals, him selecting JD Vance as his "attack dog VP" is a good start and then when everything is in place since the left aren't in a position to fight because they used ALL their cards, we need to do this to EVERY institution...politically of course.
I think that's the great thing about the position that he's in right now— you're right, when he got into politics he still seemed to behave in a way that was incredibly naive, for a man of such strength. He knows who the vipers are now, and what they're capable of. He's in a position to attack. God, please steer him the right direction, and to find great allies. Amen.
Trump seems to be taking advice from Jr now instead of Kushner, which is a really good sign.
Junior was pushing JD for vice, and he's definitely reading the populist areas of the internet whereas his dad is watching Fox or One America - whatever talk shows.
Yeah, Eric feels like he's more in tune with mainstream social media, especially that of which is consumed by a younger demographic.
As long as he doesn't let his daughter get too deep into his brain. Women are gonna women and even conservative women have left wing positions because only the left really tries to pander to that demographic.
I do think one particular guy he can use is Vivek. Vivek is a very smart guy, and he knows what's rotten. He knows that the deep state is a problem. Any cabinet position he's in, he will wreck. Being a former businessman like Trump, he's gotta be put into some kinda commerce/finance position to tear apart the swamp from those ends.