On orders from the White House, United States troops are patroling American streets. The pretext is crime. Yet the level of crime in Washington, D.C., is actually down, 33% in 2024 and even further in 2025. The other cities that the Trump administration is threatening with boots on the ground are Chicago, where, likewise, the crime rates are dropping, and New York, which is considered one of the safest cities in the world. All three cities are deeply blue, all three have Black mayors, and none of the three has asked for Federal help to combat crime. It makes me wonder just why Trump wants to insist these areas are in crisis.
Memphis, Tennessee, has a much higher crime rate. So do Saint Louis, Missouri, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Baltimore, Maryland. Why are those cities not on the list? The answer is simple. This is not about crime. It is about retribution and suppression. The Trump administration is targeting anyone who disagrees with his vision of America, and showing his willingness to use military power even when prohibited by the Constitution. It is a show to his base. It is a warning to everyone else—see what I can do?
He is working hard to destroy the two party system, and this is part of the battle plan. It is also flagrantly and unashamedly racist. But then, white supremacy is also a major part of his agenda. The question becomes, is it yours? If so, put on your marching boots and grab your rifles and goose step down your own street. But please stay off mine.
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