Trump's newest ABSURD attack on Kaitlan Collins is stunning

Just after 4:00 in the afternoon, Donald Trump spent barely seven minutes with reporters outside the Oval Office and turned questions about Russia sanctions into insults against two women. Hours later, at a South Carolina rally that was supposed to help a Senate candidate, protesters kept interrupting him, and he praised a supporter who punched one of them. Then he told the crowd he was in a very good mood. Something is very wrong with what we are watching, and it keeps getting worse. Based on the events of 10-21-2026 The Breakdown: • Trump calling CNN’s Kaitlan Collins a “dummy” and a “low IQ person” when questioned about Russia sanctions • His attack on ABC’s Karen Travers minutes later for asking about the same subject • The South Carolina rally meant to promote Darline Graham becoming another extended tribute to himself • At least a dozen protest interruptions in the first 20 minutes at Clemson’s T. Ed Garrison Arena • Trump claiming protesters were paid $250 each and complaining that they ruined his punchlines • His praise after a supporter punched a protester: “That was great, man. Wow. Man, I loved that” • The previous night’s explanation that saying “Please don’t hurt them” keeps the press from criticizing him • Talk of renaming the Strait of Hormuz and the Pacific Ocean, including his confusion about Europe • His insistence that he was happy, did not ramble, and had aptitude the media could only dream about • Confusing the Nobel Peace Prize with the Pulitzer Prize while barely focusing on the candidate • Why I paused the television when my youngest daughter walked into the room • What this cruelty teaches young people about power, and why they must recognize authoritarian warning signs • The basic standard of decency the presidency used to carry • How taking back Congress can force hearings, subpoenas, and public records while buying time for legal challenges • Why the period after election night deserves our attention, not just the vote itself • Trump’s claim that Republicans cannot lose unless Democrats cheat, and the danger of another attack on the transfer of power • What the 2026 vote means for future free and fair elections and the 2028 presidential transition • The growing coordination and courage of protesters willing to challenge him inside his own rallies This commentary represents my personal opinions and analysis of matters of public concern, informed by publicly available information. Any references to individuals constitute opinion and commentary protected under the First Amendment.