THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Angry, Violent Outbursts Go Nuclear as Poll Delivers Bad News
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Jun 11, 2025 G. Elliott Morris, a data analyst and author of the Strength in Numbers Substack, dives into the concerning rise of authoritarian rhetoric from Donald Trump. He highlights Trump's alarming threats against protesters and how these tactics backfire politically. The discussion reveals that public sentiment largely disapproves of Trump's aggressive measures, particularly his deployment of National Guard troops. Morris critiques media narratives that downplay Trump's violent statements, emphasizing the need for fact-based reporting over sensationalism.
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Trump's Authoritarian Threats
- Trump's threat of "very heavy force" against any protesters aims to preempt and deter them from appearing.
- This reflects a pattern of authoritarian tactics to suppress opposition and control political optics.
Troop Deployment Unpopular
- Polling shows more people disapprove than approve of sending National Guard and Marines to California.
- This indicates Trump's strategy of deploying troops is politically unpopular despite his expectations.
Media Credulity on Trump's Politics
- Media outlets uncritically repeat White House spin claiming authoritarian violence benefits Trump.
- This reflects complacency and pressure to have immediate opinions without evidence.
