During an interview, former President Donald Trump referred to Democrats and other opponents as “the enemy within,” more dangerous than foreign adversaries like Russia and China. Specifically, Trump criticized California Representative Adam Schiff, calling him a “lunatic” and “the enemy from within.” Trump emphasized that dealing with internal enemies is more challenging than handling outside threats. He has previously labeled Vice President Kamala Harris and others as criminals and has accused critics of his policies of illegal actions. These comments were in line with remarks he made at a rally in California, where he called Schiff “shifty Schiff” and accused him of creating the Russia hoax. Schiff has also been a target of Trump’s attacks on Truth Social, with the former president alleging improper investigations into his ties with Russia during the impeachment inquiry. House Republicans have joined Trump in criticizing Schiff, and in 2023, he was censured for allegedly misrepresenting the Mueller investigation. Trump believes Schiff’s actions have jeopardized national security in relation to Russia and Hillary Clinton’s election loss. Overall, Trump’s comments reflect his ongoing animosity towards Schiff and his belief that internal opponents pose a greater threat to the country than external adversaries.
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