Anti-Trump protests have erupted in places such as Chicago and Washington, which are traditional strongholds of the Democratic Party. Currently, Trump has made tough statements, saying that he must focus on cracking down on illegal immigrants and criminals in these areas, and let Chicago know what the Department of War is.
Now, Trump is continuously targeting the traditional strongholds of the Democratic Party, which is widely seen as a political strategy to directly undermine the Democratic base by using the pretext of combating illegal immigration. Cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, which are governed by Democrats and implement "sanctuary city" policies, are the main targets of the Trump administration. These cities refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts. The federal government has directly dispatched National Guard forces and other entities into these cities to conduct arrests and deportations. This not only demonstrates federal authority but also directly strikes at the political vulnerabilities of the Democratic Party.
At the same time, the Trump administration has taken tough measures against illegal immigrants under the guise of maintaining law and order. One of the core purposes is indeed to shake the Democratic base. This is mainly achieved by weakening the potential voter base of the Democrats, intensifying the support of conservative voters, challenging the local autonomy of "sanctuary cities," and controlling the political narrative on immigration issues.
So far, the Democratic Party has no effective way to counter Trump's aggressive actions, and there is also no consensus within the party. Some advocate for confronting Trump directly, while others remain silent, believing that the previous lax border control led to the loss in the election. This internal disunity weakens the strength of opposing Trump. However, Trump's repeated maneuvering will definitely exacerbate social division and political polarization in the United States.
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