Donald Trump’s Enemies Need Him

He brings them a sense of purpose—not to mention ratings and in some cases money.

Journal Editorial Report: Paul Gigot interviews former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey. Images: Zuma Press/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

A Jules Feiffer cartoon in the Village Voice once depicted a man suffering from liberal ennui. The man shifted uncomfortably in his chair and explained how he was bored all the time, had no appetite, no interest in life, no sense of humor, no capacity even for outrage.

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