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Summary

Donald Trump threatened to send American citizens convicted of vandalizing Tesla vehicles to El Salvador’s infamous Terrorism Confinement Center, labeling the vandals as "sick terrorist thugs" deserving 20-year sentences.

This statement followed a major vandalism incident in Ontario, Canada, where around 80 Tesla cars were damaged.

Trump’s comments coincide with controversy over his use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants, halted by a court order.

The White House defended the deportation despite legal challenges, denying any violation of the court’s injunction.

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[–] Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (86 children)

I'm pessimistic about a lot of what people say Trump can't do, but he definitely can't do this one.

Edit: that's enough of this community. Y'all are way worse than even the politics and tanky subs on Reddit. Jesus, y'all need some help. Count me as another ally you threw away because you can't see past your own ignorance.

[–] ceenote@lemmy.world 43 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (8 children)

I want to agree with you, but why can't he? The courts aren't saying, "You can send these people to El Salvador because immigrants have fewer rights." The courts are saying, "They have rights, you can't send them there," and his admin is ignoring them. What's to stop an attempt to deport citizens?

I don't want to be blackpilled, but public backlash hasn't amounted to enough. Hopefully a greater public backlash will matter, but it seems like people don't recognize how dire the situation really is.

[–] FrostyTheDoo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (7 children)

Theoretically, the citizens of the US would stop him from doing that. It's such an obvious an egregious violation of rights that (again, in theory) he would lose a lot of support over it and we'd potentially face riots and massive protests. This is probably what Trump wants though, so he and Musk have a reason to implement martial law and really take the mask off

[–] MegaUltraChicken@lemmy.world 31 points 2 days ago (1 children)

he would lose a lot of support over it

I honestly don't think he would. Conservatives have proven themselves to be absolutely craven maniacs time and time again. He's NEVER lost their support.

[–] FrostyTheDoo@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

I agree with you

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