The Enemy Within and The Violence of the Political Left

WHO EXACTLY IS THE “ENEMY WITHIN”?

Trump and his allies have increasingly used the phrase “enemy within” to describe Americans who oppose them.

But what happens when political disagreement becomes a national security threat? What happens when the military is talked about as a tool against Americans themselves?

From the “woke mob” to protesters, political opponents, and ordinary citizens, who is really being portrayed as the enemy?

And is there a familiar authoritarian playbook at work?

Create an enemy. Create fear. Declare an emergency. Expand power.

In the latest episode of Politihoot, we take a satirical and seriously uncomfortable look at Trump, political power, democracy, and the idea of turning the military inward.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/L23ICKFwiI4

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