Threat to the Rule of Law in the United States
The threat to the rule of law in the US is profound and historically unprecedented.
President Donald Trump recently threatened to deploy armed forces in more American cities during a speech to top military brass.
He told the generals and admirals that some of them would be called upon to take a primary role at a time when his administration has launched occupations of American cities.
- Deployed tens of thousands of troops across the US
- Created a framework for targeting domestic enemies
- Cast his political rivals as subhuman
- Asserted his right to wage secret war and summarily execute those he deems terrorists
Trump specifically targeted cities he claimed "are run by the radical left Democrats," including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, stating "we're going to straighten them out one by one."
Author's summary: Trump's actions threaten the rule of law in the US.