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Donald Trump has been condemned as a “vile, disgusting man” and a “sick human being” after gloating over the death of Robert Mueller, a former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Mueller, a decorated Vietnam war veteran who led a politically explosive investigation into Trump, died on Friday aged 81, triggering a callous reaction from the US president.

“Robert Mueller just died,” Trump responded quickly on his Truth Social platform. “Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!”

Even by the president’s own norm-shredding standards, the comment was unusually harsh. There was a chorus of opprobrium from the “Never Trump” movement in his own Republican party.

Michael Steele, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, wrote on X: “@realDonaldTrump you are a vile disgusting man. Petty and pathetic, you are a hypocrite who reeks of weakness and insecurities with no moral core. Regardless of the politics, the American people should be embarrassed and ashamed for ever having entrusted you with leadership.”

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[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I've shoot dozens of deer with a 30.06, and they also don't explode if you hit them in the neck. The round will pass through something that soft at that range without expanding or tumbling, retaining most of its energy instead of transferring it to the target - especially if you're using an FMJ or match round that's not designed to expand.

It's actually one of the reasons it's kinda fallen out of style for hunting. Despite its muzzle energy, it's not a particularly precise or effective as a hunting round versus a more modern cartridge. Something like a 6.5 Creedmoor will use less powder to shoot a smaller projectile more precisely and transfer more energy to the target.

[–] teyrnon@sh.itjust.works 0 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

The gun enthusiasts beg to differ, and have videos to prove it. There are always people to defend the establishment online, and they aren't always sincere. I am referring to you.

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Dude - I am a gun enthusiast. I have over 50 of them.

I have 3 different 30.06 rifles (Remington 700, Springfield M1903, and M1 Garand). I've killed animals with 30.06, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308, 44 mag, 7.62.54R, .270, .223, 9mm, .357 magnum, 10mm, 12-gauge, 20-gauge, .22 rimfire, and more. I know a thing or 2 about this shit.