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Trump Suggests Military Action Against 'Radical Left' on Election Day

Oct 13, 2024, 03:46 PM

Former President Donald Trump has made alarming statements regarding the use of military force against what he describes as 'the enemy from within,' referring to radical leftists and his political opponents. In a series of comments, Trump suggested that these individuals pose a greater threat to the United States than foreign adversaries such as Russia and China. He indicated that if necessary, the National Guard or military could be deployed to manage these 'sick people' and 'radical left lunatics' on Election Day. Trump's remarks, made in response to Joe Biden's warning about potential unrest, have sparked significant controversy and concern about the potential for increased militarization and conflict within the country. He specifically mentioned individuals like Adam Schiff in his comments during an interview with Maria Bartiromo.