Threat to the Rule of Law in the United States
The threat to the rule of law in the United States is profound and historically unprecedented.
President Donald Trump recently threatened to deploy armed forces to American cities, stating that some generals and admirals would be called upon to take a primary role.
Trump claimed cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco "are run by the radical left Democrats" and stated "we're going to straighten them out one by one."
- Deployed tens of thousands of troops across the United States
- 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
Author's summary: Trump's actions threaten the rule of law in the US.