Recommendations of the Editorial team
Donald Trump builds his Military intimidation campaigns against opponents at home and abroad massively. The shelling of a alleged Venezuelan drug boat in international waters is the recent escalation of a president who pretended to reject and “peace” for years – but now enthusiastically bombarded countries and threatens invasions.
National Guard in Chicago – call for donations to the base
This week, again showed how ready Trump and the Republicans are to wage war on American soil. The White House plans to use armed troops and other units in Chicago. According to Los Angeles and Washington, DC, another metropolis led by Democrat should be targeted.
Trump announced on Tuesday to send the National Guard to Chicago – something he has already done in La and Washington, DC. Governor JB Pritzker said that he would expect a start on Saturday.
On Wednesday, Trump’s campaign team sent an email to his followers: “We go to Chicago!” And asked for donations of $ 15. “I want to free Chicago!” Said Trump.
For months, government employees have been preparing the militarization of Chicago – against migrants, against protests against Trump’s raids and against political opponents. According to sources, Mayor Brandon Johnson already discussed stricter security protocols because he feared that he would be arrested immediately during a visit to Washington.
“Nobody stands above the law” – Trump’s threats
“Chicago is next to go too far,” said a high -ranking government agent in June. The mayor then announced that it would defend the rights of citizens by all means.
Trump wanted to start a massive offensive in Chicago as early as 2020. At that time, he broke him even more moderate voices in his cabinet. Today he is surrounded by hardliners who share his desire for maximum hardness. An ex-government member said that Trump had openly thought about the shooting rights of drug dealers and gang members.
New front against Venezuela
In the meantime, Trump also escalates in South America. On Tuesday he had a “drug boat” bombarded from Venezuela. According to the government, eleven members of the Gang Tren de Aragua, which Trump classified as a terrorist organization, were killed – an attack that is probably violating international law.
Foreign Minister Marco Rubio announced: “That will happen again.” Trump accused Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro to control the gang and strive for his arrest.
Military options against Maduro
According to government sources, Trump has already been informed about possible attacks in Venezuela. There are currently no plans for soil troops or air strikes on Venezuelan territory, but Trump Maduro and other actors want to believe that these are realistic options.
Some of his closest employees openly relate to the change of regime in Caracas – be it through pressure, through attacks or by “doing Maduro for us”, said a government official.
Trump already said in 2017: “We have many options for Venezuela, also a military. Venezuela is not far away. People suffer and die there.” At that time, the Pentagon had to make it clear that no invasion was planned.