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In reply to the discussion: Simple Question: Is Donald Trump the biggest criminal in American History? [View all]Botany
(74,784 posts)37. C-19 has the Civil war beat
The total number of deaths in the American Civil War is estimated to be around 620,000 to 750,000. Some historians argue for a higher number, closer to 850,000,
Although America is still suffering from
slavery because of things like the electoral college and racism.
1 million Americans died from COVID and an estimated 14 million died from it worldwide.
8 million diagnosed, 4 to 5 million undiagnosed, and @ least 1 million died because they
couldnt get medical care because all the medical professionals and facilities were over-
whelmed by COVID cases.
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Simple Question: Is Donald Trump the biggest criminal in American History? [View all]
Botany
Monday
OP
He had U.S. Military flights go out of there way so the crew would have to stay @ his golf course
Botany
Monday
#3
Would say he's he the most criminal POTUS ever to hold office. And he's one of
allegorical oracle
Monday
#7
Doge cuts to USAid blamed for 300,000 deaths -- most of them children .. Hideous Human Being
Botany
Monday
#12
Without a doubt. For mob bosses it is just how they do business, but for Trump it is
doc03
Monday
#10
Add in Elon Musk, Peter Theil, Leonard Leo, Eaton Corp, Tripp Lite,* News Corp, millions of Christo ...
Botany
Monday
#22
I thought he rigged American elections and laundered a lot of money here but I see your point.
JT45242
Monday
#80
The Settlers Of Our Nation Exterminated Up To 100 Million Indigenous People Within Our Borders
MayReasonRule
Monday
#35
Regrettably, no. Close, as he's building on a legacy of his predecessors, albeit out of stupidity...
NNadir
Monday
#36
No. He's the leader of the largest organized criminal cartel, aka the GOP
berniesandersmittens
Monday
#45
Marvel at it, that creature got elected twice to the top job in the Executive Branch.
Brainfodder
Monday
#62
Certainly, taking the period and context into account. He's ruined and ended so many lives
LymphocyteLover
Monday
#68