I have been the subject of many spurious accusations and politically motivated attacks, but this one is in a class by itself. According to Tulsi Gabbard — the nation’s top intelligence official — my refusal to post on Twitter is being reviewed by the Department of Justice as evidence of wrongdoing.

If that sounds preposterous, it is. If you don’t believe it’s true, neither do I.

The question is: why did she say it, and what does it mean for the Trump administration’s weaponization of government?

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In retrospect, I wish I had answered Tim Miller’s question differently. So, here’s my revised answer:

No, I am not panicking. I am outraged.

I am outraged that our government is run by people with no regard for the Constitution or the rule of law.

I am outraged that the sycophants who run this administration are loyal only to Trump.

I am outraged that so few people in positions of power are willing to speak up when they see abuses — people dragged off the street and put into foreign gulags, government agencies illegally dismantled and the military on our city streets.

I am outraged that the entire Republican Party is filled with cowards.

I am outraged that our institutions — major media companies, law firms and universities — would rather bend a knee than stand tall and fight.

And I am outraged that the price of standing up to Trump — of standing for democracy — is to be subjected to endless lies, attacks and false accusations by people who know better.

I enjoy Tim’s podcast — both as a guest and a regular listener. Perhaps next time he has me on, we can start here.