Why Trump uses the O.J. Simpson “If I did it”-style subjunctive denial

Why Trump uses the O.J. Simpson “If I did it”-style subjunctive denial

Donald Trump wrote a statement about the coup on January 6 — saying if he staged a coup, he’d do it differently. His language reminds me of O.J. Simpson — and shows why “If I did it” makes you look guilty to those who hate you, and heroic to those who support you. Simpson’s subjunctive…