Harris and Walz Accuse Trump of Threatening to Use Military Against Dissenters
During speeches on Monday, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz made claims that President Trump intends to use military force against Americans who disagree with him. Harris presented a compilation of clips showing Trump discussing the threat of the "enemy within," followed by a clip of him discussing radical leftists.
Harris then alleged that Trump plans to use the military against "journalists whose stories he doesn’t like, election officials who refuse to cheat for him," and "judges who insist on following the law instead of bending to his will." She added that Trump "is increasingly unstable and unhinged. And he is out for unchecked power and control over your lives," and that "he wants to send the military after American citizens."
Context of Trump's Remarks
Critics argue that if the footage had been shown in its entirety, it would be clear that Trump was referring to violent criminal illegal alien gang members, some of whom have been convicted for murdering Americans. They accuse Harris of cherry-picking out-of-context clips to mislead her base.
Walz echoed the same claim about Trump planning to use the military against Americans in a speech to his supporters, stating, "Just so you’re clear about that, that’s you. That’s what he’s talking about. This is not a mythical thing."
Reactions and Interpretations
These statements have led to fear among their supporters, with some believing that Trump plans to incarcerate them. Commentator Kyle Becker, however, has dismissed these claims as a contrived hoax based on out-of-context clips.
Becker explains that Trump used the phrase "the enemy within" to describe those seeking to disrupt the election on November 5th, either violently or otherwise. In this context, Trump suggested that the National Guard or the military could be used to secure the election.
Accusations of Fear-Mongering
Harris and Walz's claims have been likened to previous hoaxes, such as the "very fine people" and "suckers and losers" allegations. Critics argue that these politicians are spreading fear and lies about their opponents rather than focusing on their own campaigns.
These claims echo those made by media figures like Rachel Maddow, Democratic elites like Hillary Clinton, and critics of Trump like Michael Cohen, all of whom have suggested that Trump plans to use the military against dissenters and incarcerate them in detention camps.
Bottom Line
This story highlights the heated rhetoric and deep divisions in American politics. It raises questions about the use and misuse of video clips in political discourse, and the potential for out-of-context statements to fuel fear and misunderstanding. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you believe these claims are based on out-of-context clips, or do they reflect a genuine threat? Share this article with your friends and discuss. Remember, you can sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.
