THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Threat to Jail Foes Darkens, Prompting Epic Retort from Zohran
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Jul 3, 2025 David Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, sheds light on Trump's escalating threats against New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. Bier explains the potential legal avenues Trump could pursue to denaturalize Mamdani, raising alarms about the broader implications for democracy and immigrant rights. The conversation also delves into Trump's anti-immigrant stance, the need for solidarity among New Yorkers, and the dangers lurking in the rhetoric surrounding crime and immigration, emphasizing the urgent need for a Democratic counter-response.
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Trump's Threats Signal Danger
- Trump threatens to denaturalize political opponents like Zohran Mamdani, labeling him a communist and questioning his citizenship.
- This signals a disturbing expansion of tactics targeting immigrants and dissenting citizens alike.
Trump Sees Immigrants as Political Threats
- Trump's anti-immigrant stance stems from viewing immigrants as political threats.
- He is willing to use immigration enforcement against citizens who oppose him politically.
Mamdani's Solidarity Response
- Mamdani's response frames Trump's attacks as abuse of power threatening all immigrants and allies.
- He emphasizes solidarity, asserting threats to immigrants endanger everyone.