The article critiques Donald Trump, Nayib Bukele, and Kristi Noem for their use of fascist spectacle to manipulate public perception and distract from substantive immigration issues. It describes a specific incident involving the treatment of migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting how Trump's manipulative actions obscure crucial discussions about the legal and moral implications of his policies. The author argues that such spectacles create fear, spread rapidly via social media, and prevent meaningful debate, ultimately harming vulnerable populations, including immigrants.
Few people raised any of the questions posed by Trump's latest attempt to retcon a legal case he already blew. Let's start with the big one: Why did Trump free someone, Abrego Garcia, whom Stephen Miller insists is a dangerous terrorist?
They do it because fascist spectacle inspires fear. They do it because fascist spectacle goes viral, including with the help of data mules who purport to oppose its content.
The effect of yesterday's fascist spectacle led virtually everyone to focus on a detail that won't help the immediate fight before us - Trump's interest in deporting "homegrowns."
It has become totally untenable, given the Secretary of State's designation that Abrego Garcia should not be returned to El Salvador. Final Removal Order 7-10.
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