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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

Trump’s Vile New Threat to Unleash “Military” Has a Hidden, Darker Aim

May 6, 2024
Maria Teresa Kumar, President of Voto Latino, discusses Trump's dangerous rhetoric aiming to normalize authoritarian tactics like using the military for mass deportations. She highlights the need to educate Latino voters on the grave threat Trump poses to democracy and individual rights.
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  • Trump's use of dehumanizing language normalizes extreme actions, targeting undocumented immigrants with harsh tactics.
  • Inflammatory rhetoric aims to desensitize and radicalize individuals, posing real-world consequences and challenging democratic values.

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Trump's Plan for Mass Deportations and Threatening Language

Donald Trump discussed using the military for mass deportations in a Time Magazine interview, suggesting harsh tactics targeting undocumented immigrants. Trump's use of dehumanizing language and authoritarian rhetoric aims to normalize extreme actions. Maria Theresa Kumar highlights the dangers posed by Trump's deportation force proposal, emphasizing its infringement on rights and potential impacts on democracy.

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