Washington Post editorial calls Donald Trump a dangerous 'narcissistic bully'

Donald Trump speaks in Florida.
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Donald Trump's presidential campaign has been defined by his battles with the media as much as his fury-fueling comments. Trump has locked horns with NBC, Univision, Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and Politico. Now, it's probably safe to the say, the editorial board of The Washington Post is about to join the fast-growing list.

Accusing the perennial GOP front-runner of being a "narcissistic [bully] who [rose] to prominence by spreading lies, appealing to fears and stoking hatred," The Washington Post editorial board's scathing call-to-arms demands that other Republicans help put Trump in his place.

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.