The Young Turks Disfigure of Speech - September 19, 2025
Sep 20, 2025
Transgender people are facing alarming proposals to be labeled as 'violent extremists', prompting a deep dive into right-wing hypocrisy. Kayleigh McEnany's defense of free speech raises eyebrows amidst government meddling in media. There's a lively debate about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's ambitious plans for a potential presidential or Senate run in 2028. The hosts dissect the implications of these issues on society and the media landscape.
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Invented Threats Target Trans People
- The hosts show the Trump era and right-wing media are inventing a "militant transgender movement" without evidence.
- That rhetoric shifts blame toward trans people and ignores historical right-wing political violence.
Data Contradicts The Threat Narrative
- Trans people are statistically underrepresented among mass shooters relative to their population share.
- Framing them as a terrorism threat diverges from data and risks increased violence against the community.
Labeling Identities As Extremists
- Reporting indicates Trump officials plan to label transgender people as "violent extremists" after Charlie Kirk's murder.
- The administration may use vague categories like "nihilistic violent extremists" to justify targeting identities.