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 dual persona - that of peacemaker abroad and war-monger at home - is becoming increasingly evident. His trip to Israel last week was hailed as a success by both Israelis and Americans alike, with the US president touting his role in brokering a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. However, what Trump failed to acknowledge - or downplay - is that this fragile arrangement does little to address the underlying Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Trump's ambitions to bring about peace are admirable, but they are consistently undermined by his actions at home. His deployment of US troops on American city streets has raised serious concerns among analysts and citizens alike. While Trump claims it is motivated by a desire to combat crime, data suggests that most of the cities targeted have lower rates of violent crime than other major cities.

It appears that Trump's real intention is to intimidate potential strongholds of opposition and polarize voters before next year's midterm elections. By normalizing the presence of troops on American streets, he aims to create a climate of fear among minorities and others who might traditionally vote for the Democratic party.

This strategy is reminiscent of the events leading up to January 6th last year, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the election results. While that incident was widely condemned as an attack on democracy, some observers believe that Trump's latest moves are designed to create similar conditions ahead of the midterms.

The real problem is not that Trump's actions may be misinterpreted or seen as partisan, but rather that he and his administration are systematically undermining the democratic process itself. By using the justice system to punish critics, silencing dissenting voices, and imposing ideological orthodoxy on the federal bureaucracy, Trump is creating an environment in which free speech and civil discourse are eroded.

As the world watches the unfolding drama of US politics with growing unease, it cannot help but wonder how far this toxic dynamic will go. One thing is certain: Trump's peacemaking credentials abroad are being undermined by his actions at home, where a second American civil war may become a very real possibility.
 
omg i'm literally freaking out thinking about trumps next move ๐Ÿคฏ he's like the ultimate master manipulator you think he's all about brokering peace but really he's just trying to consolidate power and control the narrative ๐Ÿ“ข i mean have you seen his rallies? it's like a cult vibe going on where he preys on people's emotions and turns them against each other ๐Ÿค meanwhile, his 'war on crime' is just code for 'polarizing voters and suppressing dissent' ๐Ÿ˜ณ i'm not saying the democratic party is perfect but at least they have a history of promoting free speech and civil discourse whereas trump's administration is like a toxic dictatorship in disguise ๐Ÿ‘‘ we need to wake up people and realize that this isn't just about politics it's about the future of our democracy ๐Ÿ’”
 
OMG, I'm literally worried about what's going on in the US right now!!! ๐Ÿคฏ How can someone who claims to want peace be so against it in their own country? It's like they're trying to create a whole different kind of conflict at home! The thought of troops on American streets is just straight up scary ๐Ÿ’” And I'm not even talking about the fact that they're doing it to intimidate people and silence dissenting voices ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ We need more leaders who truly care about bringing people together, not driving them apart ๐ŸŒˆ
 
idk what's wrong with trump tho ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ he's just trying to win elections like every other politician. but seriously, deploying troops on american city streets is super concerning. it feels like a way to intimidate minorities and polarize voters before the midterms. i mean, we've seen similar tactics leading up to january 6th last year... it's not cool. and what's with the "combatting crime" excuse? data shows most of these cities don't even have that high of violent crime rates ๐Ÿค”
 
๐Ÿค” The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that Trump's handling of domestic issues is a perfect mirror to his foreign policy efforts. He wants to be seen as a strong leader abroad, but domestically he's more interested in manipulating public perception and suppressing dissenting voices. It's like he's trying to recreate the same conditions that led to the January 6th incident at the Capitol last year - except this time, it's on American streets, not in Washington D.C. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ The fact that he's using military deployments as a tool for voter intimidation is just plain terrifying. What's next? Sending troops to schools and universities to quell student protests? It's like he thinks he can control the narrative by controlling the narrative of who gets arrested. ๐Ÿš” Unfortunately, I think Trump's actions are having the opposite effect - they're creating a culture of fear and mistrust among many Americans. It's no wonder that his approval ratings are plummeting. The only question is: what will it take for him to realize that he's lost the support of the American people? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
๐Ÿค” So what's really going on with this US President, right? On one hand, he's out there shaking hands and making peace deals like it's nobody's business ๐Ÿค But then you turn around and see him deploying troops to American cities like they're in some kind of war zone ๐Ÿšจ It just doesn't add up, you know?

I'm not saying the guy isn't trying to do something good for the country. We all want peace, but at what cost? This whole thing feels like he's playing both sides against each other and hoping we don't notice ๐Ÿค Like, is this really about combating crime or is it just about controlling the narrative before the midterms?

It's getting to the point where I'm worried that things are gonna get really ugly. We've seen what happened on January 6th last year and now they're trying to normalize troops being deployed in American cities? That's some pretty scary stuff, if you ask me ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
 
I think the whole "he's a peacemaker abroad" thing is way overrated ๐Ÿ™„. I mean, have you seen the stuff he's done in America? Deploying troops on city streets just to intimidate people? That's not peace, that's police state nonsense ๐Ÿ˜’. And don't even get me started on the whole "creating a climate of fear" vibe - what's next, curfews and checkpoints everywhere? ๐Ÿšซ The fact that he's trying to polarize voters is just another example of his total lack of leadership skills... I mean, who tries to manufacture controversy like this? It's all so predictable ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ.
 
I'm getting super worried about the state of US politics right now ๐Ÿค•. Trump's whole peacemaker vibe is being totally overshadowed by his crazy policies at home. It feels like he's more interested in keeping his base happy than actually making a positive impact on the world ๐ŸŒŽ. And honestly, I don't blame anyone for calling him out on this - it's hard to take someone seriously when they're using the military to crack down on protests and dissenting voices ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ. The midterms can't come soon enough, because if Trump keeps pushing his agenda, I'm worried we might see some real unrest ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. Can't we just focus on finding common ground and working together instead of tearing each other apart? ๐Ÿค—
 
I'm getting really worried about the state of our country rn ๐Ÿค•๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Trump's actions are like, super contradictory - he's all about peace abroad but it's all about division and fear at home ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ He thinks deploying troops to American cities is gonna combat crime but let's be real, it's just an excuse to intimidate minorities & suppress dissenting voices ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ Has anyone else noticed how this is eerily similar to the events leading up to Jan 6th last year? ๐Ÿค” It's like he's trying to recreate that same toxic atmosphere ahead of the midterms. What if we're not prepared for a second civil war? ๐Ÿ˜จ That would be, like, totally unacceptable ๐Ÿšซ
 
๐Ÿค” I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole situation. Trump's trip to Israel seemed legit, but the way he's handling things domestically is just concerning. I mean, deploying troops on American streets? That's some serious Orwellian stuff right there. ๐Ÿšซ It's easy for him to say it's about crime rates, but what if that's just a smokescreen? And how can we trust anything he says when he's already being accused of undermining the democratic process? The more I think about it, the more I'm reminded of that January 6th thing... was that really just a bunch of crazy Trump fans or is there something more sinister going on? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ I need some solid sources to back this up before I start jumping to conclusions. Can someone provide me with some credible info on this?
 
I'm telling ya, Trump's all about the optics over actual substance ๐Ÿ™„. That trip to Israel was just PR for him - he doesn't actually care about making peace. And don't even get me started on those US troops being deployed on city streets... it's not about fighting crime, it's about intimidating voters and silencing opposition ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ. He's basically creating a climate of fear to keep people in line for the midterms. It's not just partisan, it's authoritarian ๐Ÿšซ. Trump and his admin are systematically eroding our democratic process - if we don't speak out against this, what's next? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
 
Ugh I'm so worried about the state of US politics right now ๐Ÿคฏ. Trump's whole "peacemaker" act is just a facade and it's getting harder to swallow. First off, he's basically ignoring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and instead using his trip as an excuse to flex his muscles. And don't even get me started on his "deploying troops on American city streets"... like what's next? Martial law or something? ๐Ÿ˜‚

And honestly, who believes that this is all just about fighting crime? It sounds like a thinly veiled attempt to silence opposition and whip up some fear among certain groups. I mean, we've already seen him try to manipulate the justice system to punish his critics... it's like he thinks he can just do whatever he wants without any consequences.

The thing that really gets me is how normalizing this kind of behavior has become in US politics. Like, what happened to civility and respect for dissenting opinions? It feels like we're living in a dystopian novel where the government is systematically eroding our freedoms and silencing anyone who dares to question them.

It's hard not to wonder if this is all just part of some larger plan to destabilize the country. A second American civil war might sound dramatic, but it's actually kind of terrifying when you think about it... ๐Ÿ˜ณ
 
I think Trump's trip to Israel was actually super positive ๐Ÿ™Œ, and the fact that he brokered a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is a huge win for the US ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ. I mean, sure, some people might say it doesn't solve the underlying Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but let's not forget that peace talks have been failing for years, and Trump is actually trying to make a difference ๐Ÿ’ก.

And yeah, the whole deployment of troops on American city streets thing has got everyone talking ๐Ÿค”. But I think Trump's intentions are good - he wants to keep the cities safe from crime, and if that means deploying some extra personnel, then so be it ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ. It's all about national security, right? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

I don't get why everyone is freaking out over this stuff ๐Ÿ˜ฉ. Trump's just trying to make America great again, and if that means being a bit unconventional or polarizing some people, then so be it ๐ŸŽ‰. The midterm elections are coming up, and Trump wants to make sure his supporters show up in droves ๐Ÿ’ช.

I mean, let's not forget that the US has been dealing with crime issues for years, and no one else is offering a solution ๐Ÿ”. Maybe Trump just needs to take a different approach to get things done ๐Ÿค”?
 
๐Ÿ’ฅ his attempt to normalize military presence on american streets is straight up creepy ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ think about it, he's trying to create a climate of fear among minorities and others who might vote dem, kinda like he did with the january 6th rioters ๐Ÿšซ but instead of storming the capitol, he's gonna try to silence dissenting voices in the military too ๐Ÿ”‡ we need to be watching this for some serious civil unrest, maybe a second american civil war is the real deal ๐Ÿ’€
 
omg, have you seen the pics of those troops on american streets? it's getting super suspicious ๐Ÿค”... i mean, trump says it's for crime control but like, come on, that's not what they're really doing ๐Ÿ˜’. and can we please talk about how this is basically a setup for some kind of civil war? like, no thanks, trump is already making us question democracy ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ... his whole "us vs them" vibe is getting super unsettling ๐Ÿ‘€. btw, has anyone noticed that the only ones who seem to be on board with this are trump's die-hard fans? ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ anyone else feeling like we're in some kind of dark narrative from a thriller movie? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
 
the fact that trump can just deploy troops on american streets and nobody calls him out on it says a lot about the state of our country ๐Ÿคฏ. like, what's next? occupying washington d.c.? he's basically redefining what it means to be a 'strong city' ๐Ÿ˜’. newsflash, trump: it takes more than a few extra police officers to combat crime - you need actual policy and resources behind it ๐Ÿ’ธ. meanwhile, the midterm elections are just an excuse for him to get all aggressive and fearful with his base ๐Ÿคช. btw, who's getting intimidated here? not the democratic party voters, that's for sure ๐Ÿ˜‚.
 
I gotta agree that Trump's trip to Israel was a big win for him, but come on, can't he just be honest about the fact that this whole thing is just a Band-Aid solution? Like, what's the plan for actually resolving the conflict? And don't even get me started on these deployment of troops on American streets - it's just not right. He's using fear as a tool to control people and silence dissenting voices... that's not how democracy works ๐Ÿค”. I'm all for keeping our cities safe, but this feels like a classic case of "do no harm" ๐Ÿšซ. The fact that he's trying to use this as a way to intimidate opposition voters is just plain scary ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. We need to be careful here - if we let Trump get away with this kind of behavior, where does it end?
 
๐Ÿค” I'm getting really worried about the state of US politics right now ๐ŸŒช๏ธ. This whole dual persona of Trump's is just plain confusing ๐Ÿ˜•. On one hand, he's trying to broker peace in Israel, but on the other hand, he's deploying troops on American streets like it's nothing ๐Ÿšซ. I mean, what's going on here? It feels like he's trying to create a climate of fear among minorities and opposition voters ๐Ÿ‘ฅ.

And let's not forget about the whole January 6th thing last year... that was just ridiculous ๐Ÿ˜‚. But if Trump is really setting up for another drama like that ahead of the midterms, we need to wake up and smell the coffee โ˜•๏ธ. He's undermining democracy left and right, using the justice system against critics, silencing dissenting voices... it's getting scary ๐Ÿ”ฅ.

I don't know about you guys, but I'm not buying Trump's peacemaking credentials anymore ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. It's time to hold him accountable for his actions at home, and fast ๐Ÿ’จ. We need to make sure our democracy doesn't become a hot mess like some other countries ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ. The world is watching, and we can't afford to look bad ๐Ÿ˜ณ.
 
๐Ÿ˜ฌ I'm getting really worried about the state of US politics right now... ๐Ÿคฏ It seems like Trump's "peace" talks in Israel were just a PR stunt to distract from the mess he's creating domestically ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ’” His deployment of troops on American streets is straight out of a dystopian novel โ€“ what's next, martial law? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ I get that he wants to send a message to opposition groups and minority voters, but come on, dude! This isn't how you win an election or build trust with the public ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ We need some real leadership, not this fear-mongering nonsense ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ How are we supposed to take him seriously when he's more interested in intimidating his opponents than having a respectful debate? ๐Ÿ˜’
 
๐Ÿค• US President Donald Trump's dual persona is getting increasingly hard to ignore... he's basically just trying to bully people into voting for him now ๐Ÿšซ. Deploying troops on city streets to crack down on crime? Yeah right, it's just an excuse to intimidate minorities and silence opposing views ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ. His actions are basically a warm-up for another January 6th scenario, but this time with actual violence ๐Ÿ”ซ.

It's getting to the point where you can't trust anything Trump says or does... he's like a bad joke that never ends ๐Ÿ˜‚. And what really gets me is that the world is just watching and wondering how far this toxicity will go ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, a second American civil war? It's not as crazy as it sounds, sadly ๐Ÿ’”.
 
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