During a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Trump made a shocking suggestion that one day of violence could put an end to crime. He casually mentioned that Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) should be put in charge for “one really violent day,” stating that just one rough hour of violence would immediately end all crime. This concept is reminiscent of the fictional film series “The Purge,” where all crime is legal for 12 hours on a single day of the year.
Trump’s dangerous remarks come after falsely claiming that crime is skyrocketing, a narrative often used by the far right to fearmonger. He also wrongly attributed the supposed rise in crime to migrants. Additionally, he has warned of a potential “bloodbath” if he loses the election.
