Experts, ranging from psychiatrists to federal prosecutors, have said that the potential for encouragement of violence in the event of another political defeat for former President Donald Trump is a concern.
Dr. Justin Frank’s Perspective
Dr. Justin Frank is a former psychiatry professor known for his book “Trump on the Couch.” He recently commended Judge Chutkan’s efforts to address the potential harm stemming from Trump and his supporters, likening the challenges that come with safeguarding American democracy to medical care and emphasizing the importance of prevention and managing chronic issues.
A Persistent Political Ailment
Dr. Frank expressed genuine concern about the threat Trump poses to democracy, describing it as an untreated political ailment that continues to spread. He said: “Like medical care, addressing the health of American democracy involves prevention, acute treatment, and managing chronic issues. The threat posed by Donald Trump to the wellbeing of our democracy is genuine; we are grappling with a persistent political ailment that continues to spread untreated.”
Dr. Frank’s Assessment
Dr. Frank went on to discuss the way Trump is very good and stirring conflict, intimidating, and inciting. He described him as “dangerous” and “disgraced” and said that intervention is necessary. He went on to wish there was a vaccine against the former president’s “poisoning” threats.
A Dangerous, Evolving Force
Dr. Frank said: “The disgraced ex-president remains adept at stirring conflict while trying to intimidate some and incite others. He continues to be a dangerous, evolving force that necessitates proactive intervention. If only we had a vaccine against ‘Virus 45,’ the stream of threats poisoning our national stability.”
Containment Doesn’t Hold
Dr. Frank continued: “Detaining him before trial would be prudent, if feasible. Historically, he’s been released on bail, a measure that has proved ineffective. As President George W. Bush once remarked, ‘Containment doesn’t hold.’ I’m inclined to agree, especially when it comes to Donald Trump.”
A Former Federal Prosecutor’s Confidence
Moreover, a former federal prosecutor expressed confidence in the case against Trump regarding RICO charges in Georgia. The public trial’s televised nature was highlighted as a valuable tool for the case’s prosecution.
The Post-Election Period
Concerningly, insider sources have expressed concerns about the period following November 7th, 2024 – particularly if Trump faces another loss. Florida lawmaker Matt Gatetz’s remarks to Trump supporters, suggesting the need for force to address perceived corruption in Washington, highlighted these concerns.
The Rise of Fascism in the United States
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a history professor, talked about the risks associated with violent rhetoric and the rise of fascism in the United States. “For Trump, advocating violence post-defeat holds no repercussions, a message his followers are absorbing, similar to the Utah incident,” she said, noting a concerning incident in Utah in which an individual, who identified as a “MAGA Trumper” and was suspected of threatening President Biden, was shot after an encounter with the FBI.
Revelations About Trump’s Direct Messages
Court documents have revealed the significance of Trump’s direct messages from his social media accounts as evidence for prosecutors. X’s, formally Twitter, efforts to hinder a search warrant, including notifying the potential felon, raised questions about Elon Musk’s involvement.
X’s Fines and Compliance Delays
X faced a $350,000 fine for failing to meet prosecutors’ deadlines to hand over Trump’s data. Court documents also showed that the social media platform either submitted incomplete information or disregarded court-ordered deadlines.
A Hit on Civil Rights
The former president expressed outrage on his own social media platform, alleging that the Department of Justice had secretly attacked his X account. He said: “Just found out that Crooked Joe Biden’s DOJ secretly attacked my Twitter account, making it a point not to let me know about this major ‘hit’ on my civil rights.”
The Internet’s Response
News of all the aforementioned remarks was shared on social media and commenters were divided. Most people were on the side of those criticizing Trump, expressing concern in regard to his potential reaction to another political loss. Others found the comments to be ridiculous and some, but not many, agreed with the comments but claimed the potential violence would be a good thing.
Watching It Burn Down
Agreeing with the concerns about potential future violence, one individual wrote: “Trump is at a point that if he can’t win then he would just watch it burn down. Does this really sound like someone you want to keep America great?”
Trump Knows He’s Guilty
Another said: “Trump knows he is guilty. No innocent person threatens the courts or those in the juries. All of his supporters refuse to acknowledge that fact because they hate American justice and America itself.”
A Very Sick Individual
Another wrote: “I don’t think our justice system knows how to deal with someone as crazy as Donald Trump. He is a common criminal who threatens and intimidates the DOJ, witnesses, politicians – anyone and everyone he can. The only thing that would slow him down would be a gag order and why it has not been implemented is a mystery to me. This is one sick individual.”
A MAGA Perspective
Trump’s fans had some interesting opinions. “Sometimes revolution is necessary to make things right! Framing it as unnecessary violence is nothing but socialist propaganda,” one person said. “You are so, so deeply indoctrinated. Dictator Trump will get you to do the dirty, violent work for him to try and preserve himself. Don’t you see that?” another hit back.
A Filthy, Slimy, Lifelong Criminal
Regardless, most people advocated for Trump to be put behind bars. One individual said: “Stop talking and follow through with accountability! Put this filthy, slimy, lifelong criminal behind bars where he belongs. Let the chips fall where they may with his deranged mentally [and] unstable followers, the social misfits – aka MAGAts. Otherwise, we have no rule of law!”
Another MAGA Opinion
Some of Trump’s fans entirely rejected the concerns. One said: “He never incited any violence and he won’t do it again! The people who participated in the Capitol attack did it themselves. He didn’t make them do it. They did that. Not him. There is no threat of violence. Pure propaganda.”
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