US elections 2024: Donald Trump again sounds the alarm bell ‘enemy from within’

Former US President Donald Trump has once again sounded the alarm about what he sees as an “enemy from within,” emphasizing internal threats that he says could endanger American democracy. In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Trump reiterated his belief that the United States is facing this internal adversary.

Trump identifies ‘very bad people’ as a danger to democracy

In the fireside chat format, Trump claimed that there are “very bad people” in the country who pose a significant threat to its democratic foundations. “We have an enemy from within,” he said, characterizing these individuals as dangerous and bent on dismantling the country’s political structure.

Trump urges vigilance against internal threats

‘They would like to bring our country down. They would like our country to become a nice communist country or a fascist in any way,” he warned, urging his audience to remain vigilant against such threats.

Trump points out irony in opponents’ accusations

Trump noted the irony of the accusations against him, saying: “They are a threat to democracy. You know, the amazing thing is they say, “He wants to get elected, and he wants to put people in jail.” How terrible. That is what they have wanted to do to me for four years.”

The statement highlighted the former president’s ongoing grievances over the various legal challenges and investigations he has faced since leaving office.

Trump positions himself as a target of conspiracy

The former president portrayed himself as a victim of political machinations, drawing parallels between his struggle and the broader story of an alleged conspiracy against him. “But they are the biggest fraudsters,” he claimed. ‘Cause as soon as I said an enemy from within, they said… oh, he says an enemy from within. These are sick puppies, I tell you.”

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Trump has rather appealed to the idea of ​​an ‘enemy from within’. Here are two recent examples where he discussed this concept:

October 13: Concerns about Election Day disruptions

In a Fox News interview on October 13, he expressed concern about potential disruptions on Election Day, warning of “external agitators” and reiterating his belief that radical left groups pose a greater threat than external forces. Trump stated, “We have some very bad people, radical left-wing lunatics, and I think they are the bigger problem.” He suggested that the situation could be handled by deploying the National Guard or, if necessary, the army, adding: “If necessary, the matter should be handled by the National Guard, or even by the army if that is necessary, because they cannot allow that to happen.”

April: Predictions of immigration increase

In an April interview with TIME magazine, Donald Trump predicted that the US could welcome up to 20 million undocumented immigrants by the end of President Biden’s term. He expressed concern about migrant-related crime in cities such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, highlighting the role of local law enforcement in tackling the problem. Trump stated: “We will absolutely start with the criminals coming in.” He indicated his willingness to deploy the National Guard to maintain order, saying, “If I thought things were getting out of hand, I would have no problem deploying the military,” while saying preferred to deploy the National Guard first.

Mobilize his base

Trump‘s comments once again resonate with his criticism of the current political climate and the Democratic Party. He has consistently argued that his opponents are trying to undermine his legitimacy and block his return to power. His statements in Arizona are part of a broader strategy as he prepares for a possible presidential bid in 2024, viewing the political landscape as a dangerous battlefield to unite his base.

The former president‘s recent comments are intended to shore up support in this crucial swing state as the election approaches. As he charts his political course, he wants to ensure that his warnings about an “enemy within” resonate with a substantial portion of the electorate.