Rhetoric of Fear: The Anti-Immigrant Narrative

This chapter explores the inflammatory rhetoric used by a political figure during a visit to Aurora, focusing on how it promotes an anti-immigrant agenda and perpetuates fear. The discussion critiques the manipulation of truth in political discourse, revealing its historical roots and implications for democracy, particularly the acceptance of falsehoods by voters. Additionally, it highlights the dangerous intertwining of violence and political language, drawing parallels to authoritarian tactics that threaten press freedoms and undermine fact-based authority.