In an attempt to assert control over the immigrant population in the United States, President Donald Trump has fabricated numerous lies and issued empty threats. While this tactic has had some success in the past, it hasn’t always worked, particularly in Chicago, where despite Trump’s ongoing efforts, he has failed to deploy National Guard troops.
That said, Trump is once again threatening to fully use his power to control Americans, especially the leaders and citizens of Democrat-majority cities. In a previous interview, he hinted at invoking the Insurrection Act to address the large protests against ICE in response to their raids affecting several immigrant families. He reiterated this threat during a recent discussion with Fox News again. A clip that circulated widely on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) showed the President stating:
“Don’t forget…I can use the Insurrection Act. 50% of the presidents, almost, have used that. And that’s unquestioned power.”
He also mentioned that despite having that power, he chooses not to use it, but is constantly met with “politicians” who believe that cities that are part of the “radical left movement,” particularly those with a Democrat majority, do not deserve safety, claiming these cities are “exclusively” unsafe.
The internet was quick to react to Trump’s statements, calling out his lies as soon as they reached the public. On X, users criticized Trump for his hypocrisy, noting that he is the one creating a hostile situation in the cities he claims are violent or, as he previously stated, “war” ravaged. This seems to be a tactic to provoke a reaction from the public that would legitimize his actions and the exercise of his power. One person highlighted:
“This is is rich. The guy who incited an insurrection is now fantasizing about invoking the Insurrection Act like it’s a magic obedience wand. But sure, let the twice impeached, four times indicted, 34 convictions chaos king keep threatening democracy like it owes him rent.”
Another user insisted that Trump should be “impeached” and “removed” for making such statements.
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