Cruel as in
- physically violent,
- destructive to others' property, or
- expressing negative opinions verbally?
All of the above, of course! Why should it be otherwise?
They are sending the military into cities to shoot people.
ICE prisoners are made to lap water off the floor like dogs.
My trans friends are making plans to flee the country in advance of their existence being criminalized
None of the above. Cruel as in manipulating others and taking advantage of others for their own personal gain whenever they get the chance.