By: Alex Pearson
What’s The Greatest Witch Hunt Ever? Salem vs the Russia Investigation

If you believe the president, his administration is currently experiencing the greatest witch hunt in American history. That ‘s a bold claim, but, before we brush it aside, let ‘s see how the Russia investigation actually stacks up against the most notable witch hunt of American history:
Political Context

Salem: Deeply divided between two contentious parties, heavily influenced by manipulative religious factions, and involved in seemingly unending warfare with a complex web of enemy nations and tribal groups.
Russia Investigation: Same, but also Twitter and Facebook.
First Incident

Salem: A young child, believed to be possessed by a witch, spouting gibberish and acting uncontrollably.
Russia Investigation: An old man, believed to be possessed by a young child, spouting gibberish and acting uncontrollably.
Most Sensational Claim

Salem: Witches ‘ Coven
Russia Investigation: Troll ‘s Covfefe
Captive with an Unusual Name Doomed to be Thrown Under the Bus

Salem: Tituba
Russia Investigation: Reince Priebus
Alleged Signs of Evil Presence

Salem: Pinched skin, red cats, black dogs, and a white-haired man who makes you sign the devil ‘s book
Russia Investigation: Orange skin, Russian diplomats, glowing orbs, and the same white-haired man who makes you sign the devil ‘s book and his name is Steve Bannon.
Possible Explanation

Salem: Convulsive ergotism from rye bread.
Russia Investigation: Compulsive egotism from liar ‘s head
Were Lots of Innocent People Murdered in a Truly Tragic Case of Ruthless Scapegoating and Mass Hysteria?

Salem: Yes
Russia Investigation: No
Was it Just an Impetuous Leader Who Continues to Make a Bad Situation Worse by Suspiciously Trying to Block an Investigation into a Credible Threat Surrounding His Administration and Then Straight Up Admitting to It?

Salem: No
Russia Investigation: Yes