Where Racism Goes To Become Rhetoric | Defector
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Trump's rhetoric at the Nassau Coliseum rally was alarmingly racist, describing immigrants as destructive forces from various global regions, provoking fear and rallying his supporters.
In a striking display, Trump claimed immigrants from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East were overwhelming American communities, directly challenging the country’s social fabric and inciting the crowd's enthusiastic response.
The atmosphere at Trump's rally echoed sentiments more commonly associated with extremist groups, showcasing how normalized such extreme rhetoric has become in the current political landscape.
Despite the outrageous nature of Trump's claims, the political climate has rendered shock and obviousness ineffective, creating a worrying desensitization among the public and media.
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