Things are getting too weird lately.

Via @lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org: https://mastodon.laurenweinstein.org/@lauren/112230921050733261 #retoot

Post by Lauren Weinstein. "Trump compares himself with Nelson Mandela, says he'd be honored to go to jail for violating gag order. His followers also frequently compare him with Jesus." Posted on Apr 7, 2024 at 12:39

Post by Lauren Weinstein. “Trump compares himself with Nelson Mandela, says he’d be honored to go to jail for violating gag order. His followers also frequently compare him with Jesus.” Posted on Apr 7, 2024 at 12:39

That is probably the biggest part of why I’m scared of what’s going on with the campaign. Donald Trump is increasingly unhinged.

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Post by Steve Herman. "Former President Trump tells his followers on his social media platform he’s willing to violate Judge Merchan’s gag order and go to the “clink” and “gladly become a Modern Day Nelson Mandela.”" Posted on Apr 6, 2024 at 16:15

Post by Steve Herman. “Former President Trump tells his followers on his social media platform he’s willing to violate Judge Merchan’s gag order and go to the “clink” and “gladly become a Modern Day Nelson Mandela.”” Posted on Apr 6, 2024 at 16:15

Yeah, this is not good. What about the actual ranting in question? What did the man say rather than what are people reporting he said? After all, the dreaded Truth Social is only a lightly modified instance of Mastodon. The tool known as Re:Toot can definitely capture from it. He posted a three part rant.

Via @realDonaldTrump@truthsocial.com: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/112225366117672509 #retoot

Post by Donald J. Trump. "Crooked Judge Juan Merchan is not allowing me to talk, is taking away my First Amendment Rights, he’s got me GAGGED, because he doesn’t want the FACTS behind the Gag to come out. How many Corrupt, Biased, Crooked Joe Biden-“Protection Agency” New York Judges do I have to endure before somebody steps in? I had New York Federal Judge, Lewis Kaplan, with a woman who I never knew, and had nothing to do with, until she sued me for “defamation.” She did not know what day, month, or year the supposed “incident” took place - She knew nothing. Kaplan, a Hillary friend, wouldn’t even let my lawyers put on a proper case, made it two cases instead of one, took away my American Right to defend myself, and was a Crazed Bully as his wife and friends sat in the Courthouse, every day in their little roped off section, and prodded him on in awe. This mysterious lady, who said rape is sexy, got $91 Million Dollars." Posted on Apr 6, 2024 at 13:06

Post by Donald J. Trump. “Crooked Judge Juan Merchan is not allowing me to talk, is taking away my First Amendment Rights, he’s got me GAGGED, because he doesn’t want the FACTS behind the Gag to come out. How many Corrupt, Biased, Crooked Joe Biden-“Protection Agency” New York Judges do I have to endure before somebody steps in? I had New York Federal Judge, Lewis Kaplan, with a woman who I never knew, and had nothing to do with, until she sued me for “defamation.” She did not know what day, month, or year the supposed “incident” took place - She knew nothing. Kaplan, a Hillary friend, wouldn’t even let my lawyers put on a proper case, made it two cases instead of one, took away my American Right to defend myself, and was a Crazed Bully as his wife and friends sat in the Courthouse, every day in their little roped off section, and prodded him on in awe. This mysterious lady, who said rape is sexy, got $91 Million Dollars.” Posted on Apr 6, 2024 at 13:06

Via @realDonaldTrump@truthsocial.com: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/112225365104178478 #retoot

Post by Donald J. Trump. "Page 2: Then, of course, we have Arthur Engoron, a total lunatic, whack job, who ruled that I should pay an almost $500 Million Dollar “fine” for having done nothing wrong (No Victims, No Damages, Ironclad Disclaimer, ONLY SUCCESS!), in fact, he was the one who committed fraud when he purposely, at the direction of Racist, Corrupt A.G. Letitia James, undervalued Mar-a-Lago at $18 Million Dollars." Posted on Apr 6, 2024 at 13:06

Post by Donald J. Trump. “Page 2: Then, of course, we have Arthur Engoron, a total lunatic, whack job, who ruled that I should pay an almost $500 Million Dollar “fine” for having done nothing wrong (No Victims, No Damages, Ironclad Disclaimer, ONLY SUCCESS!), in fact, he was the one who committed fraud when he purposely, at the direction of Racist, Corrupt A.G. Letitia James, undervalued Mar-a-Lago at $18 Million Dollars.” Posted on Apr 6, 2024 at 13:06

Via @realDonaldTrump@truthsocial.com: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/112225363872196974 #retoot

Post by Donald J. Trump. "Page 3: Now, we have Merchan, who is not allowing me to talk, thereby violating the Law and the Constitution, all at once. It is so bad what he is trying to get away with - How was he even chosen for this case??? I heard he fought like hell to get it, and all of the rest of them also! If this Partisan Hack wants to put me in the “clink” for speaking the open and obvious TRUTH, I will gladly become a Modern Day Nelson Mandela - It will be my GREAT HONOR. We have to Save our Country from these Political Operatives masquerading as Prosecutors and Judges, and I am willing to sacrifice my Freedom for that worthy cause. We are a Failing Nation, but on November 5th, we will become a Great Nation again. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Posted on Apr 6, 2024 at 13:05

Post by Donald J. Trump. “Page 3: Now, we have Merchan, who is not allowing me to talk, thereby violating the Law and the Constitution, all at once. It is so bad what he is trying to get away with - How was he even chosen for this case??? I heard he fought like hell to get it, and all of the rest of them also! If this Partisan Hack wants to put me in the “clink” for speaking the open and obvious TRUTH, I will gladly become a Modern Day Nelson Mandela - It will be my GREAT HONOR. We have to Save our Country from these Political Operatives masquerading as Prosecutors and Judges, and I am willing to sacrifice my Freedom for that worthy cause. We are a Failing Nation, but on November 5th, we will become a Great Nation again. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Posted on Apr 6, 2024 at 13:05

If anything the reporting is playing down his loopiness. He’s been compared by his followers to Jesus Christ and is now comparing himself to Nelson Mandela. Nothing about that screams normal or being firmly connected to reality. It indicates that an unhinged man who is hyperfixated on revenge, retribution, and violence is taking up residence in fairyland even though he’s well on his way to returning to the most powerful elected office in the country.

I am still minded to look back at something he posted in early March. Via @realDonaldTrump@truthsocial.com: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/112057828971170662 #retoot

Post by Donald J. Trump. "THE DRUGS ARE WEARING OFF!" Posted on Mar 7, 2024 at 21:59

Post by Donald J. Trump. “THE DRUGS ARE WEARING OFF!” Posted on Mar 7, 2024 at 21:59

It truly seems they are, Donnie Little Hands. It truly seems they are.