With three weeks left in the 2024 presidential campaign, Republican candidate Donald Trump's message is becoming darker, more racist and increasingly authoritarian. But while most Americans are understandably tired of his divisive and dangerous rhetoric, we cannot succumb to Trump fatigue and remain immune – because our democracy is at stake.
Trump on Sunday said Fox News host Maria Bartiromo That the “enemy within” is a bigger problem than immigrants coming to the United States. Who is this nebulous “enemy” you ask?
According to Trump, “very bad people, sick people, far-left lunatics” who “could easily be dealt with by the National Guard if necessary, or the military if really necessary.”
Trump's 2016 rival, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, called Trump's song “blatantly fascist” in a post. X.
“All the warning lights for our democracy are flashing red,” Clinton tweeted, encouraging voters to take her seriously and vote against her.
According to Report Retired Gen. Mark Milley, who chaired the Joint Chiefs of Staff during Trump's tenure, called Bob Woodward “dangerous” and a “fascist to the core” about Bob Woodward's new book, “War.” Milli, who served as the country's highest-ranking military officer, said he was afraid Court martial If Trump is re-elected.
This is Trump's third consecutive presidential campaign, and he has dominated our nation's political consciousness for nearly a decade. And even as Trump fatigue sets in among some Republicans, they're not ready to abandon him — as long as he's good for their bottom line.
D New York Times reported that business leaders who witnessed Trump insulting speech The Economic Club of Detroit said last week it will vote for him — because it doesn't actually believe he will deliver on what he promised. They denied his claim that he would A dictator on the “first day”. rationalized his sick fantasy.”A really violent day“To combat retail crime, Trump blithely ignored when his Democratic opponent called Kamala Harris.”mental retardation“And he closed his eyes when he said that immigrants are murderers and rapists.”bad genes.
MAGA's continued support for Trump is fueled by his economic prospects, which, interestingly enough, Economist Considered an absolute disaster. So screw the rest. His supporters simply cover their ears until Trump talks about tax incentives.
A recent NBC News Reports revealed that Trump increased his promise to punish dissent and political criticism.
“He’s a criminal, he’s a criminal,” Trump said of Vice President Harris. “He really is, if you think about it.”
Reminder: it was actually Trump found guilty In a criminal trial for paying adult film actress Stormy Daniels during a 2016 campaign.
trump he said An edited “60 Minutes” interview with Harris should be “completely illegal” and threatened.”Get your license from CBS. At an August rally in Pennsylvania, he to connect For the prohibition of criticizing jurists who decided in his favor.
“I believe what they do is illegal,” Trump said. “Playing referees with our referees and our referees should be punishable by very serious fines and more.”
Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat told NBC News, Trump's behavior is such Straight from the “dictator’s manual”. And there are eerie similarities with other authoritarian leaders like India Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin from Russia.
One in September set Trump himself acknowledged the sinister nature of his speech in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
“We’re going to do this…don’t worry…we’re not at that part yet,” Trump said. “No, I’m just saying it’s dark. It’s a dark speech.”
According to the Georgetown Politics Institute the poll In March, both Democrats and Republicans are concerned, with 81% of voters surveyed believing that democracy is under threat. What do they see as the biggest threat to democracy? Half of those surveyed cited Trump at 51%, followed by MAGA Republicans at 49%.
Those who know the violent history of authoritarian rhetoric see the threat clearly. American democracy is not impenetrable. It will take the will of the people to keep it intact, convene it and vote against the undemocratic rules in November.
Help protect democracy by helping Kamala Harris win the White House.
