The article discusses the ongoing protests in Los Angeles against the Trump Administration's immigration policies, highlighting how Trump and his supporters frame these as insurrection rather than legitimate dissent. The piece notes concerns that Trump may be manufacturing crises for political gain, with psychologists suggesting that perceptions of social breakdown boost support for authoritarian figures. Critics like Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom argue that Trump's actions, including deploying the National Guard, represent a dangerous overreach and a shift towards authoritarian governance. Research points to a correlation between societal instability and an increased desire for authoritarian leadership.
Critics have accused Trump of creating a crisis around immigration protests for political gain, with researchers suggesting that authoritarianism may attract voters feeling threatened by social instability.
Misinformation regarding the protests is rampant; Trump has framed demonstrators as insurrectionists, while psychologists warn that such narratives can foster a dangerous sense of emergency.
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