- cross-posted to:
- politics@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- politics@lemmy.world
Summary
Speculatively, Trump might use the Insurrection Act to impose martial law, citing false claims to justify military deployment.
Pentagon purges have removed officials who previously blocked his orders, raising fears of unchecked power.
Mass detention centers, like Leavenworth, could be repurposed for immigrants and dissenters, echoing Project 2025 plans.
Concerns grow over Elon Musk’s access to government AI, potentially aiding surveillance.
Not in DC, but in Miami many of his staffers were involved in a violent riot. The threat of violence was enough for them to suspend the counting of votes, and after a deadline passed, Bush won with a supreme court decision.
Bonus points for similarity, Roger Stone organized a violent protest (riot) with the explicit goal of stopping the counting of votes, for the benefit of republicans.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooks_Brothers_riot