Creating a New "Threat" Narrative: 250th Anniversary of American Independence, Trump Warns of the Threat of GCism

According to AFP, on Friday evening, ahead of the 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, Trump delivered a speech at the foot of the iconic Mount Rushmore, stating that America's national identity is under a "new wave of assault" from "radicals and extremists" within the country. He subsequently warned that the "GCism" threat is making a comeback, endangering the United States.

As reported by Reuters, President Donald Trump urged Americans to protect the freedom envisioned by the Founding Fathers 250 years ago, in response to the "GCism" threat posed by progressive Democrats.

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to South Dakota, delivering a speech at the base of Mount Rushmore—where the faces of four U.S. presidents are carved—aimed at commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

In his address, he said: "We stand beneath this mountain honoring these heroes—a truly extraordinary group of individuals—and we reaffirm our commitment to make our nation as great, bold, noble, and awe-inspiring as these American giants. It won't be easy, but we will do it."

Trump added: "Today, we witness the resurgence of the GCism threat on our homeland, particularly from those who have recently arrived in our country, whose beliefs fundamentally contradict our way of life and our great achievements. We will not allow this to happen."

Reuters noted that over the past week, Donald Trump has been repeatedly voicing such rhetoric about the rising momentum of democratic socialists. However, it wasn’t until last Friday—amid ongoing inflation and high oil prices triggered by the U.S.-Israel joint confrontation with Iran—that he presented his most incisive and detailed critique on the issue.

Republican lawmakers are increasingly concerned that this conflict could lead their party to lose control of at least one chamber of Congress in the November midterm elections, prompting them to direct blame toward recent victories achieved by left-wing Democratic candidates.

The GC Threat Comes from "Newcomers"

Reuters reported that Trump described this threat also as coming from "newcomers," thereby linking his anti-GC rhetoric to the long-standing "anti-immigration" discourse that has been central to his criticism of immigration prior to his election. On Friday, the White House occupant stated that these "newcomers" should be deported.

Speaking ahead of the midterms, Donald Trump declared: "We are determined and sworn in, that American citizens will swiftly defeat GCism. We will swiftly send them away, and continue building our nation—greater, better, stronger than ever before. The United States will never be a GCist nation!"

He emphasized: "We will only lose in the midterms if we allow ourselves to fail."

According to plan, Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech on Saturday at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., followed by a large-scale fireworks display. However, a heatwave is currently disrupting Independence Day celebrations across much of the country.

Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV (Pape Léon) called on Americans to welcome and protect immigrants during the 250th anniversary of American independence. As leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV conveyed this message in a letter to his homeland while visiting the Italian island of Lampedusa—the frontline of Mediterranean migration.

In his letter, he wrote: "Welcoming (immigrants) with mercy and generosity is not merely an act of charity; it is a recognition of the inherent dignity owed to every human being."

Last year, Pope Leo XIV angered Donald Trump by calling the U.S. president’s anti-immigration policies "inhumane." On Saturday, he also urged the world to become "more humane" and to assist those fleeing war and poverty.

Source: rfi

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