Donald Trump claims to be the president of peace, but at home he is fomenting civil war | Jonathan Freedland

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US President Donald Trump's recent actions are sending a jarring message - while he touts himself as the 'president of peace' abroad, at home, he is sowing seeds of discord and division. A closer look reveals that Trump's rhetoric on international conflicts masks his own domestic policies, which threaten to plunge the country into civil war.

Trump's visit to Israel earlier this week highlighted his self-proclaimed status as a peacemaker, with many hailing him as a latter-day Cyrus who brokered an 'everlasting' peace. However, critics point out that this success was largely superficial and did not address the underlying Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Instead, Trump is now pushing forward with a new agenda to meet with Vladimir Putin in Hungary, despite his own previous failures to make headway in their talks.

But what's truly alarming is Trump's domestic policy of deploying US troops on the streets of American cities, ostensibly to tackle rising crime rates. Yet, data shows that most of these cities have lower rates of violent crime compared to other major US cities. So, why the troop deployments? It appears that Trump's efforts are more about intimidating Democratic-run cities and states than addressing legitimate safety concerns.

This strategy is part of a broader attempt by Trump to normalise the presence of troops on American streets, particularly ahead of next year's midterm elections. The goal seems to be to suppress opposition votes and control outcomes in key battleground states. It's a chilling reminder that the US military is being rebranded as a tool for domestic enforcement, rather than national defense.

Critics have raised concerns about Trump's attempts to politicise the justice system, using the government shutdown to eliminate "Democrat agencies" and imposing ideological orthodoxy on the federal bureaucracy. The FBI's recent firing of an employee who displayed the pride flag is just another example of this trend.

In essence, Trump sees a civil war brewing within America as his enemies - Democrats and their supporters. He believes that by taking drastic measures to suppress opposition voices, he can maintain control over key sectors of society. However, such actions risk plunging the country into chaos and destruction.

As Trump continues down this path, it's crucial for citizens to remain vigilant and resist the erosion of democratic values. The US is at a crossroads - will we allow ourselves to be torn apart by petty squabbles, or can we find a way to heal our divisions and build a more inclusive society?
 
πŸ€” I mean, come on... Trump's all talk about being the 'president of peace' but it's like he's trying to make America sound like that crazy movie from the 80s πŸŽ₯ where everyone's always at war. Newsflash Donald: just because you're tweeting about how great your foreign policy is doesn't mean it's actually working πŸ˜‚. And don't even get me started on these troop deployments... I swear, it's like he thinks we need a National Guard squad to keep an eye on our own cities 🚨. What's next? Deploying the DEA to check people's mailboxes for marijuana? πŸ“¦ It's just another example of how out of touch Trump is with everyday Americans πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. We need some real leadership, not this showy, divisive nonsense πŸ˜’.
 
Trump's actions are like, super concerning πŸ€”. I mean, he's always talking about being the "president of peace" abroad, but at home, he's just stirring up drama and division 🚨. The whole thing with deploying troops in cities to tackle crime rates is just weird... data shows most cities have lower violent crime rates than others πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. It feels like Trump's trying to intimidate Democratic-run areas instead of actually fixing problems.

And can we talk about how he's politicizing the justice system? Eliminating "Democrat agencies" during the government shutdown is just shady πŸ˜’. The FBI firing an employee for displaying a pride flag is also super concerning 🚫. It feels like Trump's trying to silence opposition voices and control everything 🀯.

I think we need to stay vigilant and resist Trump's attempts to erode democratic values πŸ’ͺ. We can't let him turn the country into chaos πŸŒͺ️. Is America ready to come together and find a way to heal our divisions, or are we gonna keep fighting? πŸ€”πŸ’•
 
I'm low-key worried about where this country's headed πŸ€•. Trump's actions are so contradictory it's hard to take him seriously when he calls himself the "president of peace" - meanwhile, his domestic policies are basically sowing seeds of chaos & division. Deploying troops in cities for "crime control" doesn't add up when most of those cities have lower crime rates than other major US cities... it just feels like an attempt to intimidate certain groups & silence dissenting voices πŸ—£οΈ. We need to stay woke & resist the erosion of democratic values - can't let Trump's divisive rhetoric dictate our path forward 😩
 
Wow 😲... Trumps actions are getting more suspicious by the day. Deploying troops in cities for rising crime rates doesn't add up πŸ€”... seems like he's targeting specific areas with Democratic governments. It's like, what's next? Using the military to enforce voting rules or control the media? 😱 It's a slippery slope if you ask me...
 
πŸ˜• Trump's actions are super concerning, he's all about projecting a calm exterior but his policies are actually fueling division at home 🀯. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to deploy troops in cities with low crime rates just to intimidate Dems? 🚫 It's like he's trying to turn the military into some sort of domestic enforcer πŸ˜’. And now he's pushing for more control over the justice system... it's just not right πŸ€”. As a country, we need to come together and support each other, not tear ourselves apart πŸ‘₯. We can't let fear and division win out - we gotta be brave enough to stand up for what's right πŸ’ͺ
 
I'm still trying to catch up on this news πŸ˜…... what's going on with Trump's domestic policies tho? Deploying troops in cities just to suppress opposition votes? That doesn't sound like how democracy works πŸ€”. I mean, isn't the point of having an FBI that's supposed to be above politics? And now they're firing people for showing support for a flag... what's next? 🚫
 
I'm literally worried about what's happening in the US right now πŸ€•... Trump's policies are sending super scary vibes and it feels like he's trying to divide the country on purpose. Deploying troops on American streets is just insane - it's not about keeping people safe, it's about intimidating opposition voters! And with his attacks on the justice system and the FBI, it's getting really concerning... we need to stay woke and resist this kind of authoritarianism ASAP! 🚨πŸ’₯
 
man this trump guy is a real wild card 🀯 his whole "president of peace" thing is just a joke, he's all about stirring up drama & chaos at home while trying to play peacemaker abroad 🌎. and now he's deploying troops in cities like they're some kinda special forces unit πŸš”? it's just a way for him to intimidate Democrats & control the narrative ahead of those midterms πŸ“Š. I'm getting super worried about what's going on with our justice system too, firing someone over a pride flag is just plain unacceptable πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
Trump's actions are super concerning πŸ€•. I mean, he's all about being the 'president of peace' internationally, but at home, it's like he's fueling division and chaos. Those troop deployments in cities with low crime rates make no sense – it feels like a ploy to silence opposition voices and control the outcome of elections πŸ—³οΈ. And now that the FBI is firing people who show support for marginalized groups, it's clear that Trump wants to turn the justice system into a tool for suppressing dissenting voices 😷. The US is at a critical point – we need to wake up and resist the erosion of democratic values or risk losing ourselves in the process πŸ’₯.
 
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