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

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Inside the White House, a jarring paradox plays out. On the world stage, Donald Trump is the self-proclaimed peacemaker, touting his prowess at brokering fragile peace agreements between warring nations. However, the picture is far from rosy when it comes to domestic politics.

Trump's efforts to promote international understanding are often overshadowed by his own divisive rhetoric and actions at home. The US president's willingness to deploy troops in American cities under the guise of combating crime is a concerning development. Data suggests that most of the cities targeted have lower rates of violent crime than other large US cities, raising questions about Trump's true motivations.

It appears that Trump's decision-making process is clouded by a narrow filter bubble, where his primary sources are news outlets like Fox News. This has led to instances where he conflates footage from past riots with current events in cities like Portland, Oregon. The common thread among cities targeted by Trump – such as Chicago and Los Angeles – is not high levels of crime but rather their Democratic leanings.

Critics argue that this move constitutes a deliberate attempt to intimidate potential opposition strongholds. Some speculate that Trump aims to normalize the presence of troops on city streets before the 2024 midterms, potentially in an effort to suppress Democratic votes or enforce questionable election outcomes.

The notion that the US military could be co-opted as a partisan tool is also disturbing. Trump's recent meetings with top generals have raised concerns about the erosion of institutional checks and balances. The administration's priorities appear focused on maintaining power rather than upholding democratic principles.

One cannot help but wonder what Trump truly sees when he looks at America's cities – do they represent a war zone or a battleground in a broader struggle for control? Only time will tell if his actions are indicative of a more ominous trend, one that threatens the very foundations of American democracy.
 
🤔 u guys really think trump is all about world peace but actually just messing with us at home ?? 🙄 like yeah sure he's got some crazy connections to fox news and it shows in his decisions... has anyone else noticed how often he brings up riots from 2020 when we're talking about cities that aren't even experiencing the same issues now?? 🤷‍♂️ idk what's more concerning, the fact that he's using military presence as a way to intimidate voters or the fact that our generals are being used for partisan politics... it feels like trump is slowly dismantling the checks and balances we need to keep him in check 🚨
 
😂 Can you believe this guy's got a Nobel Peace Prize on speed dial 🤣. Like, Trump wants to be known as the world's greatest peacemaker? I've seen him go toe-to-toe with a toddler over a toy – now that's negotiation skills 💪! But seriously, deploying troops in American cities under the guise of 'combating crime' is just ridiculous. It sounds like he's more interested in suppressing opposition than actually solving problems 🙄. What's next? Military checkpoints at your local coffee shop? 😂
 
I'm really concerned about Trump's tactics 🤔. It seems like he's using these "crime-fighting" deployments as a way to suppress opposition and intimidate voters who don't align with him 😬. I mean, have you seen the data on those cities? They're not exactly hotbeds of violent crime 🔥. And what's really worrying is that Trump's getting this info from sources like Fox News, which is basically a echo chamber for his own views 📺.

It's like he's trying to normalize having troops on city streets as some kind of normal thing 💪, but it's not. It's not how we're supposed to handle law enforcement in this country 👮‍♂️. And what's even more disturbing is that he's basically using the military as a tool for partisan gain 🤯. I mean, what happens when his term is up and he can't use that tactic anymore? Are we just going to sit back and let him dismantle our democratic institutions without a fight? 😳
 
🤕 this is getting outta hand man... like, what even is going on with trump and these cities?? 🚨 i thought he was all about peace and stuff but then you see him deploying troops in cities that don't even have that much crime and it's just weird... 🤔 and now they're talking about this filter bubble thingy and how fox news influences his decisions? 😒 it's like, come on trump get your facts straight or something! 👎 and what's with the midterm elections and suppressing democratic votes? 🗳️ that's some shady stuff right there... i just can't help but wonder if he's playing us all or something... 😬
 
I'm seriously worried about this. Trump's been making some questionable decisions lately, and it feels like he's more interested in using the military to silence opposition than actually keeping people safe. I mean, if you look at cities like Chicago and LA, they're not even that crime-ridden – they're just Democratic-leaning areas trying to exercise their right to vote. And now he's talking about deploying troops in American cities? That's just chilling. We need to keep a close eye on this guy and make sure we're not giving him too much power. 🚨💥
 
🤔 I mean, come on! Trump is all about playing the peace hero on the world stage, but behind closed doors, he's been fueling these divisional tensions at home for years. It's like he wants us to believe America has become a war zone or something 🚫 Newsflash: cities like Portland, Chicago, and LA are still plagued by gentrification, systemic inequality, and economic instability – that's not what Trump is talking about when he mentions "crime." What he's really peddling is fear-mongering to suppress Democratic votes. Can we please stop pretending this isn't a masterclass in psychological warfare? 😒
 
I'm kinda worried about this 🤔. Trump's efforts to promote peace abroad seem genuine, but when it comes to domestic issues like crime in cities, things get murky. I mean, who wouldn't want their city to be safe and secure? But deploying troops just doesn't add up - especially if the numbers show lower rates of crime compared to other major US cities 😐.

It's like Trump's got his own little bubble (and not a nice one 🤪) where he only sees things from one perspective. News outlets like Fox News might be feeding him info that's skewed, and now we're seeing footage from past riots being conflated with current events... it's like he's trying to whip up fear and division instead of finding solutions 💡.

I'm also super concerned about the military getting co-opted as a partisan tool 🚫. Trump's meetings with generals have got people talking, and I don't blame them - we need checks and balances in place, not some admin trying to muscle its way into power 🙅‍♂️.

It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out, especially leading up to the midterms... will Trump's actions be a sign of something bigger? Only time will tell 🕰️.
 
🚨 another day, another US city under martial law 🚨. Trump's "peacekeeping" efforts are just a cover for his real agenda: consolidating power and crushing opposition 😒. The fact that he's using Fox News as his primary source of info is a major red flag - it's like he's watching a never-ending loop of conspiracy theories 📺. And don't even get me started on the whole "tough on crime" thing... sounds suspiciously like an excuse for racist policing 😩. The notion that the military could be used to suppress votes or enforce questionable election results is straight out of a dystopian novel 🤖. It's time someone called him out on this - before it's too late, and American democracy is reduced to a farce 👎
 
I'm getting so worried about this guy 🤯... I mean, he's always talking about peace and unity, but it seems like he's actually fueling division and fear 😬. Deploying troops in cities just to "combat crime" is just plain crazy 🔥. What's really going on here? Is it just a ploy to intimidate voters or suppress dissent? 🤔

And what's with the Fox News filter bubble? It's like he's living in his own reality show 📺. I mean, we all know that footage from past riots can't be used to justify current events, right? 🙄 It's just so... calculated 😒.

I'm not sure how much more of this I can take, but one thing's for sure: our democracy is at stake 💪. We need to keep an eye on this guy and make sure he doesn't drag us down with him 👀. Can someone please fact-check everything he says from now on? 🤣
 
🤔 So I was watching this news about Trump and it made me think... what's up with all these cities he's deploying troops to? 🚨 Like, they're not even super violent or anything. It seems kinda suspicious that he's targeting cities like Chicago and LA which are more Democratic. Doesn't he want us to be able to vote freely? 😬 I'm also really worried about the military being used as a partisan tool. What if they start enforcing Trump's agenda instead of following their duty to protect the country? 🤯 It's getting pretty scary out there...
 
I'm reading this and I'm like... what's going on here? Trump is all about peace but it seems like he's using police and troops to silence people who don't agree with him . The fact that cities with high crime rates aren't getting troops is weird too... it feels like they're targeting the ones with more Democratic votes or something. It's concerning because if the military can be used to suppress opposition, that's not democracy at all 🤯👮‍♂️
 
I'm low-key worried about this whole situation 🤕... I mean, Trump's all about being a peacemaker on the world stage, but at home he's like a different person 🙅‍♂️. Deploying troops in cities to combat crime just seems so suspicious 😏. Like, what's really going on there? Is it really about keeping people safe or is it something more... sinister? 🤔

And I get why Trump would want to target those Democratic-leaning cities, but using the military as a tool for intimidation? That's just not right ⚠️. We need to make sure our institutions are protected and that everyone's rights are respected, not just the ones that align with his agenda 💯.

I'm also kinda curious about what Trump sees when he looks at America's cities – does he see a war zone or a battleground? 🗺️ Either way, it doesn't bode well for democracy 🤖. We need to stay vigilant and keep pushing back against any attempts to undermine our system 💪.
 
I'm not sure why we need to deploy troops in our own cities, I mean, isn't that what police are for? 🤔 It seems like Trump is trying to send a message, but it's hard to tell what that message even is. Is he really worried about crime rates or is this just some way to get back at the Democrats? 🤷‍♂️ And using Fox News as his main source of info? That can't be good for America. I feel like we're losing our grip on reality over here... 😬
 
I'm SUPER concerned about this dude trump and how he's using the military to crack down on cities 🚨👮‍♂️ I mean, what's going on with all these deployments in cities with low crime rates? It doesn't add up, you know? And it's not just that, but also the fact that he's meeting with generals and basically giving them orders without thinking about the long-term effects 🤯. It's like he's trying to normalize having troops on city streets, and I don't think that's okay at all 😩. What's next, sending in tanks to quell protests? It's getting scary out there, fam 💔
 
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Trump's domestic policies are giving me major anxiety 😬. Deploying troops to "combat crime" is just code for targeting Democratic areas and intimidating voters 🤥. It's like he thinks he can just bypass the system and impose his will through militarization. Newsflash, Don: the Constitution isn't a suggestion, it's the law 📜. And what's with this Fox News filter bubble? Is he seriously comparing ancient footage of riots to current events in cities like Portland? 🤯 That's not leadership, that's propaganda 💔. We need leaders who prioritize democracy over power struggles 💪. The thought of the military being co-opted as a partisan tool sends shivers down my spine 😨. What's next? Military intervention in local elections? That's just a recipe for disaster 🌪️.
 
I'm not sure I believe all these conspiracy theories about Trump's motives 🤔... it seems like he's just trying to make America safe again, you know? But then again, those stats on crime rates in Portland and LA do seem kinda fishy 📊. And can we talk about how messed up it is that our military is being used as a tool for politics? It's like, what happened to our democracy, you know? We're supposed to be the land of the free, not some sorta authoritarian regime 😩. I'm all for keeping our cities safe, but not at the expense of our values and principles... that's just not right 🙅‍♂️. And another thing, what's with all these rumors about suppressing Democratic votes? Can't we just agree to disagree without trying to silence each other? 🤷‍♂️
 
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