Why Donald Trump’s racist butler actually matters

Donald Trump (Credit: AP/Steve Helber)
Anthony Senecal, onetime butler at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, seemed like such a nice if slightly reserved old man in this New York Times puff piece two months ago, where he shared charming observations from his years working for the mogul. It was a sweet little story that offered some insights into Trump. Senecal himself came off as almost a stereotype of the loyal household servant, something of a cross between Mr. Belvedere and th