Trump Doubles Down on “Enemy From Within” Rhetoric Amid Backlash
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Former President Donald Trump’s latest comments suggesting that the U.S. military could be used to target “radical-left lunatics” following the 2024 presidential election have ignited a firestorm of criticism.

In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Trump warned about the “enemy from within” and hinted at deploying the National Guard or active military forces if necessary to handle domestic threats.

Asked about the threat posed by Chinese nationals and criminal illegal immigrants on Election Day, Trump said, “I don’t think [immigrants] are the problem in terms of Election Day.” While noting that while these individuals are, indeed, “totally destroying our country,” the bigger problem is “the enemy from within.”

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