Speaking of giving political allies control of news outlets, here's a fun fact: Julius Streicher, publisher of nazi-era rag Der Stürmer, was found guilty at Nuremberg of crimes against humanity for his influential role in inciting hatred and violence. He was sentenced to death and hanged.

I think in addition to having contempt for one another, they are also extremely suspicious/distrustful of each other for the simple reason there is no honor amongst thieves.

Texarkana

I would liken him more to Karl Brandt, the director of the Aktion T4 programme. That seems to be the path this administration is pursuing--euthanasia by neglect/withholding care instead of phenol injections or mass gassing. Although they may get to the latter at some point.

Rage Against the Machine is always good for moments like these:

Instead I warm my hands upon the flames of the flag
As I recall our downfall
And the businesses that burned us all

Bus stop rat bag
Ha ha, charade you are
You fucked up old hag
Ha ha, charade you are
You radiate cold shafts of broken glass

(I'm sure Margaret Thatcher's ghost is glad to see these lyrics being applied to someone besides her for once)

Robert Welch, Paul Weyrich, Lee Atwater, Newt Gingrich.