'The only difference between Jim Jones and Donald Trump is the fact that we now have social media,' she said on CNN.
The Democratic congresswoman, who represents part of California's Bay Area, said Trump and Jones are both charismatic leaders who were able to"talk in terms that appealed to those who were disaffected, disillusioned and who were looking for something, much like those who became part of Jim Jones' congregation. They were lost souls."
Speier described both men as"merchants of deceit" who cause people to"not look at facts" and"sowed a story for them that was indeed destructive." She said she did not want to connect the dots between Trump and Jones, but was asked the question frequently while on a book tour. Speier said she has seen more parallels between the two since the January 6 Capitol riot, as well as cult-like behavior in"The 'Big Lie' has now been embraced by the majority of members on the Republican side of the House of Representatives," she said."They are now paralyzed to speak truth.", a compound in Guyana controlled by Jones' cult, the Peoples' Temple, to investigate rumors of abuse. Ryan and four other visitors were assassinated while trying to leave.
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