It hasn’t even been a full year of President Donald Trump’s second term, but already some experts have said we’ve reached the point of no return as the country currently sits in limbo following the federal shutdown. Although chaotic and tense have been used to describe the current state of America, it’s the subtle events silently flying under everyone’s radar that folks should be concerned about.
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From the quiet rolling back of Civil Rights-era protections to the president’s increasingly harsh language against his critics, rumblings of potential war have been uttered by the president, and we all need to be paying attention. Now, we’re detailing all the political mess that’s happening right under your nose.
Trump to Use American Cities as ‘Training Grounds’
Trump’s unusual speech to military leaders at Quantico was right out of his typical playbook. His speech was filled with self praise and callouts to former President Joe Biden. But what many people missed in the hour-long address is his jarring words about the American people.
“It’s a war from within,” He told the military leaders on Sept. 30. “Controlling the physical territory of our borders is essential for national security. We can’t let these people in.” The president went on to say troops will use American cities as “training grounds” for a new type of war. Trump’s remarks following promises to send the National Guard to Democrat-led cities like Chicago, San Francisco and Portland. His speech marked the first time Trump has ever directed the military to wage “war” in American cities.
Project 2025 Is 48% Complete
According to Project 2025 Tracker, the conservative playbook that Trump repeatedly denied having connection to is already 48 percent complete. We previously told you many experts deemed Project 2025 to be a dangerous attempt by conservatives to rearrange the federal government and exert unprecedented control over the American people.
Rolling Back Segregation Protections
Back in March, the administration moved to take out language preventing segregation. A public memo was sent out by the General Services Administration to explain the federal government will no longer prohibit contractors from having segregated restaurants, waiting rooms or water fountains. The memo read, “When issuing new solicitations or contracts do not include any of the following provisions and clauses… Prohibition of segregated facilities.”
Stephen Miller Speech on Charlie Kirk
The assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk rocked the conservative world beyond belief. During his televised memorial service, Trump aide Stephen Miller shockingly vowed vengeance for Kirk’s killing. “It is a vast domestic terror movement,” said Miller, emphasizing what he claimed is an imminent threat.
“With God as my witness, we are going to use every resource we have at the Department of Justice, Homeland Security and throughout this government to identify, disrupt, dismantle and destroy these networks and make America safe again for the American people,” he continued. “It will happen, and we will do it in Charlie’s name.”
Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Group
The federal government took another major step in retaliation to Kirk’s death. On Sept. 22, the White House declared “antifa” a domestic terrorist group. The political movement is short for “anti-fascist.” It’s widely considered a political movement not an official organization, and does not have any set leadership. Trump’s attack to antifa is another example of his attempt to demonize the left while insisting his party is innocent of political violence.
Trump’s on ‘Hating’ His Enemies
During a speech honoring Charlie Kirk, Trump stated one of the many differences between him and his late ally is that the president “hates” his political enemies. And he’s done nothing but show off just how stronger he feels this way. From attacking Biden and Harris anytime he gets to declaring his naysayers terrorists and threats to the country, Trump’s stance when it comes down to those against him is clear, and it has only further divided the nation.
Quietly Erasing Black History
In the first few months of Trump’s second term, the federal government was thrown for a loop after the president ordered an end to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). But in the midst of the chaos, he also ordered the quiet removal of Black history moments from agency websites, which many experts say is his attempt to rewrite history.
“If you take away pictures of women, if you take away pictures of Black heroes, of Asians, of Native Americans, of Latinos, then who’s left?” political scientist Donald Moynihan asked.
National Guard to Portland, San Fransisco and Chicago
The president has continuously made a big deal of the sending of National Guard troops to “war torn” U.S. cities, which has been met with immediate pushback, lawsuits and complaints from several local leaders. But the backlash isn’t stopping the president from continuing his playbook.
Outside of Chicago, Trump’s upcoming hit list includes cities like Memphis, Portland and San Fransisco, according to the Guardian. Guard troops to Portland are expected to cost taxpayers $10 million, reports say.
‘Whites-only’ Towns
We previously told you all about the all-white town built in the Ozarks, Ark. Return to the Land (RTTL) is a new whites-only “private membership association (PMA) for individuals and families with traditional views and European ancestry,” the website said. Applicants go through a strict vetting process, where race is absolutely a factor. News of the segregated city flew under the radar, even though RTTL leaders promised to expand to other parts of the country. The last time segregated cities were normalized, Black and brown Americans were targeted under Jim Crow Laws.
Hud Rolling Back Civil Rights Protections
For nearly 60 years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Hud) used the 1968 Fair Housing Act to bring lawsuits against discriminatory realtors, lenders and landlords. But now, the president has quietly ordered the rolling back of the practice, citing anti-discrimination cases are “not a priority,” whistleblowers told the New York Times.
The move is causing major tension in the department– hence why anonymous whistleblowers are speaking out against it. In truth, the rollback is yet another example of Trump trying to reverse precedents set during the civil rights era.
Press Banned from White House
In his first term, President Trump banned certain press organizations from the White House under his discretion, but in his second term, Trump has been even more unapologetic about it. Back in July, Trump banned the Wall Street Journal. This came after he banned the Associated Press for their refusal to honor his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. A limit on which journalists in the White House means a limit on which information gets to the American people.
Trump Targeting Black Women
First, Trump sent the National Guard to Los Angeles, despite Mayor Karen Bass’ disapproval. Then, he took the Guard to Washington, D.C., which was met with a lawsuit from Mayor Muriel Bowser. Outside of being Democrats, Bass and Bowser are both Black women, but this isn’t the first or last time Trump has made Black women a target. From going after Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook to pulling former Vice President Kamala Harris’ security detail, risking her safety, the president has a tendency of going after Black women in the Democratic party.
FBI Fires Agents for Kneeling During 2020 Protests
The FBI has just fired agents who were seen kneeling during a Black Lives Matter protest in Washington after the 2020 killing of George Floyd, AP News reported. Last spring, the agents were reassigned after photos of them kneeling resurfaced, which angered many in the FBI, the publication said. Others in the FBI argued the kneeling was a possible de-escalation tactic during a period of high tension demonstrations.
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