This is my first (and likely only) thread combining data and literary analysis of a 17th Century satire. When Trump rages against windmills, it’s deeply weird but even more so that it parallels Don Quixote. I've been tracking data on his windmill statements. Lately, he's really been tilting. 🧵
Jan 2, 2026 18:30Here’s a breakdown of the names and accusations he's hurled at windmills (my fav: "bird cemetery").
In his telling, they cause cancer, ruin communities, destroy countries, and murder countless bald eagles and whales.
Which is a shame, because he also doesn't believe they produce electricity.
