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In his response regarding retribution, Trump stated, “Retribution will be through success.” While this may sound benign or even constructive at first glance, it echoes a sentiment that has dominated Trump's rhetoric — the need to hold political adversaries accountable. He previously suggested that Liz Cheney and members of the January 6th Committee should face jail time, reflecting a continued obsession with criminalizing dissenting views from within the political establishment.