Trump Calls for Military Action Against ‘Radical Left’ on Election Day
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In a recent interview on Fox News, former President Donald Trump suggested using U.S. military forces to address what he described as threats from the “radical left” on election day. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, discussed potential unrest during the election with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, raising concerns about internal threats to the electoral process.
When Bartiromo asked if he anticipated “chaos on election day,” Trump’s response pointed to his confidence in his supporters but expressed fear over what he described as a more dangerous threat. “Not from the side that votes for Trump,” Trump asserted, told the Washington Post.
“I think the bigger problem is the enemy from within, not even the people that have come in and are destroying our country, by the way, totally destroying our country, the towns, the villages, they’re being inundated.” Trump’s comments appeared to conflate broader issues such as immigration and economic concerns with potential disruptions on election day.
However, Trump did not believe these external factors would play a significant role on election day. Instead, he emphasized that internal forces posed a greater risk. “But I don’t think they’re the problem in terms of election day,” he continued. “I think the bigger problem is the people from within. We have some very bad people. We have some sick people, radical left lunatics.”
His remarks intensified as he floated the possibility of deploying the military to ensure order if necessary. “And I think they’re the big [problem], and it should be very easily handled by, if necessary, by National Guard, or if really necessary, by the military, because they can’t let that happen.”
Trump’s statement marked a significant escalation in his rhetoric, raising alarms about how potential unrest could be handled during a highly charged election cycle. His suggestion to involve the military in addressing election day concerns sparked immediate reactions from both supporters and critics, with some viewing it as a move to strengthen security and others worrying it could further inflame political tensions.
As the election draws nearer, Trump’s comments about internal threats and the potential use of military force highlight the growing polarization within the country, leaving many questioning how such tensions will play out on election day.
