From the moment Donald Trump’s supporters chanted “lock her up” in 2016, the message was clear: political opponents weren’t just rivals — they were enemies to be punished.Nearly a decade later, the rhetoric has turned into something far more ominous. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Join now to continue reading.Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more.If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.