Paul Revere by Cyrus Dallin, North End, Boston

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Trump calls American citizens the "enemy within."


Trump declared that American citizens (most likely those who don't agree with him and his policies and who exercise their right to protest his government) "the enemy within," and added that they are harder to "take out" because they don't wear uniforms.

Trump is speaking about Americans in American cities.

What do you think the phrase "take out" means? 

I wasn't sure the word "treason" was appropriate in the meme below, but the definition says this: 

"In the U.S., treason is defined in the Constitution as levying war against the United States."

Threatening to "take out" (which means, in a threat, to kill, destroy, or incapacitate a person) American citizens, for whatever reasons Trump decides on, is levying war against his own citizens, i.e., the United States. So, it would appear that "treason" is an appropriate word there.

We've never heard such mortal threats against U.S. citizens, from their own president. Ever!

Our fellow Americans are NOT the "enemy within." Only a deranged tyrant would say such a thing.






33 comments:

-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jew said...

At least they're not deplorable.

Les Carpenter said...

Welcome to American Fascism and Christian Nationalism. The new Amerikan order under Fuhrer tRump and MAGAt propaganda.

Shaw Kenawe said...


“In the middle of Tuesday’s rambling speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, President Trump told hundreds of the country’s military commanders his latest thinking on where they should next set their sights.

Not Poland, or Romania, or Estonia or Denmark, all NATO allies where Russian drones have in the past month violated airspace in a challenge to the alliance’s borders.

The president chose San Francisco. Chicago. New York. Los Angeles.

“We’re going to straighten that out one by one, and this is going to be a major part for some of the people in this room,” Mr. Trump told the generals, admirals and enlisted leaders, referring to what he has described as crime-filled urban hellscapes.

“It’s a war from within,” he said.

In that moment, the president again pitted himself against the wishes of the country’s founding fathers, historians and former military leaders.” — NYTimes

Paula said...

Don’t let Republicans gaslight you into believing that Trump isn’t planning on unleashing our military on US citizens.

He flat out said the military should use cities as “training grounds” to combat the “war from within.” This is code for it’s ok to shoot or harm anyone who protests against him.

Dave Miller said...

-FJ... let's expand Clinton's comment...

""You know, to just be grossly generalistic, you could put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables. Right? [Laughter/applause]. The racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic — you name it. And unfortunately there are people like that."

Clinton was calling GOP voters who supported racism, homophobia, xenophobia and Islamophobia deplorable.

I would hope all good and right people would not want those types of people in their political parties. But maybe I'm wrong.

In any event, as I am sure you know, Clinton was a candidate for president, not the president. There's a very deep chasm between candidates and holders of the office.

I'm sure you understand that as well.

So... can Trump say those things? If course he can.

But I am not an "enemy within" and our presidents should be presidents to all people.

BTW... Clinton has apologized for her remark calling some Americans deplorable. Has President Trump ever apologized for calling me and my family enemies of the state? Evil? Domestic terrorists?

Shaw Kenawe said...

I don't expect a response from -FJ, especially when you've supplied him with facts. He never responds. All he and his other personas do is post "drive-by gotchas."

We have to accept the fact that our fellow Americans, like -FJ and the sailors on the Mother Ship, are good with what Trump and Project 2025 is imposing on America and our fellow Americans.

I won't forget that they've remained silent while Trump called Americans "the enemy within." There will be a reckoning someday. Guaranteed.

Dave Dubya said...

Yup, honorable people loyal to the Constitution are not like -FJ at all.

-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jew said...

I don't expect a response from -FJ either, since you already deleted two other of my comments from this thread.

Shaw Kenawe said...

I didn't "delete" your responses, I chose to NOT publish them. And here's one of them:

-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jew commented on "Trump calls American citizens the "enemy within.""
16 hours ago
Antifa is a terrorist organization (enemy) within the USA.


That is a lie. I choose not to publish your lies. You can do that over at Geeez's blog.

"President Trump is targeting the antifa movement, labeling it a “domestic terrorist organization,” even though no such designation exists under U.S. law."

GEOFF BENNETT: "Are there actual leaders or networks for the administration to target, or is that just a misconception?

Luke Baumgartner:

No, it's a widely held misconception, especially those who are looking to try and target this idea of Antifa. There is no hierarchical organizational structure.

It is primarily a movement and an ideology. And there are no leaders. There are no assets. There are no bank accounts or revenue streams to go after either."

Geoff Bennett:

President Trump signing an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, a label that doesn't exist in U.S. law, what legal weight, if any, does that carry?

Luke Baumgartner:

Not much, to be honest.

Like you said, there is no codified prohibition for domestic terrorist groups in the U.S. That does not exist in U.S. penal code, the way it would for foreign terrorist organizations like al-Qaida or ISIS. So the full brunt and the full weight of the U.S. government and law enforcement agencies can't exactly come down on it like they would for others.



TO -FJ: Where is your evidence that proves antifa is a "terrorist organization?" Trump is a liar, so please don't cite his gobbledegook as evidence.

Dave Dubya said...

Never mind the tens of thousands of Americans fired without cause from their jobs.
Never mind the brutal abductions of Americans by ICE.
Never mind African Americans being stripped of representation by Trump-ordered gerrymandering.
Never mind King Adolf II is calling those who disagree with him the "enemy within".
People like -FJ are the "real victims".

Shaw Kenawe said...

Here is you other comment I chose NOT to publish:

-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jew commented on "Trump calls American citizens the "enemy within.""
16 hours ago

Don't like Authoritarianism? End the War on Terror and strip Trump of his "War Powers" that enable him to deploy troops against all enemies, foreign AND demostic!"

Oh, look! You bolded the "dem" in your made-up word "demostic" to imply the "Democrats" are the "demostic" enemies. I'm awed by your juvenile cleverness!

George W. Bush started "The War on Terror" after 9/11. That is a REPUBLICAN program. The Democrats have ZERO power to end the "War on Terror" and strip Trump of his powers given to a POTUS in the Bush program.

But, of course, you knew that. You came here to publish TWO inaccurate posts: One that was a lie (Antifa is NOT a "terrorist organization," and TWO: The Republicans are in charge; and, therefore, it is THEY and THEY alone who can strip Trump of his war powers under the "War on Terror Act."

I am NOT obligated to publish lies and misinformation from you or anyone else who enters a comment on my blog. You two previous comments contained both.

BB-Idaho said...

As far as I can tell "ANTIFA" was born in 1938 Nazi Germany and wiped out in the camps. The current term was invented by the Trumpublicans to include the mamority of Americans who despise Trump. No leader, no cells, no funding. The opposite of the White Nazis, Proud Boys, American Republican Army, etc - organized and well-funded. FJ needs to find a 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 bugaboo.

Shaw Kenawe said...

A lot of my family members were antifa, fighting fascists in WWII. I guess- FJ just parrots MAGA talking points, because there is no organization called,” ANTIFA,” unlike “Proud Boys,” and “ Patriot Front.”

-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jew said...

My evidence? How many ICE facilities are currently under attack from Antifa today? How many ICE officers have been shot and/or attacked? After 100 nights of continuous assault and local leo indifference, the ICE detention center in Portland is finally being liberated by federal troops. And the links you conveniently failed to include in you censorship cover-up explained both "why" this is happening and how it could be stopped... but the Left would prefer to NOT stop it in the vain hope of "outlasting" Trump.

skudrunner said...

Dave, I guess you pointed out why she lost the election. When you call have of voters deplorable you have a thin margin to victory. That and the fact she is not liked even by her side because she looks at everyone else as beneath her.

Dave Dubya said...

Skud,
You're lying again. Hillary called a quarter of the voters deplorable, and she was correct. They are the America's authoritarians.
And you IGNORE the FACT that MORE AMERICANS voter for her than for Trump.
But what do I know? I'm beneath you.

Shaw Kenawe said...

Maybe skud forgot that Trump called Democrats "vermin," and "enemies within," and that wasn't a deal-breaker for those who voted for him. Trump has repeatedly referred to Democrats and other political opponents as the "enemy from within," framing them as a more dangerous threat to the U.S. than foreign adversaries.

Let's see: "Deplorable," vs. "Vermin," and "Enemies Within," which of these terms is more reprehensible to you, skud?

Hillary Clinton is magnitudes smarter than Trump, knows more about the US government, and domestic and foreign policy than Trump; and she certainly knows the difference between Azerbaijan and Albania, unlike the clown in the White House! She certainly has the right to feel Trump is beneath her, because he is.

Dave Dubya said...

Ol' Skud certainly forgets a lot of things, especially the way Trump talks about most Americans who do NOT support him. He's a bitter old white man, after all.
I assume Skud agrees with Trump, Charlie Kirk, Stephen Miller, FOX(R), Vance, and the entire RACIST MAGA propaganda network.
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~ Maya Angelou

Shaw Kenawe said...

FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jew
My evidence? How many ICE facilities are currently under attack from Antifa today? How many ICE officers have been shot and/or attacked?

"Official records list at least two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who have been shot and killed in the line of duty since the agency's formation in 2003. However, comprehensive statistics on all ICE officers who have been shot, including those who survived, are not publicly available."

As far as we know, no ICE agent has been killed in 2025, The incident where two ICE agents were shot and killed happened in 2011.

Alvarado, Texas (July 2025): During an ambush at a detention center, a local police officer was shot in the neck.

Dallas (September 2025): A sniper attack on an ICE field office resulted in three detainees being shot. The victims were inside a vehicle in a sallyport when the shooter fired.


-FJ:
"After 100 nights of continuous assault and local leo indifference, the ICE detention center in Portland is finally being liberated by federal troops."

A.I. : Have the Portland ICE agents been shot at and now liberated?

"Reports do not indicate that ICE agents in Portland were shot at or liberated. Rather, recent headlines refer to other incidents in 2025 that involve clashes between federal agents and protesters, along with separate events targeting an ICE facility in Dallas."

Recent deployment: In late September 2025, President Trump announced he would deploy National Guard troops to protect federal facilities, including the Portland ICE building, amid escalating tensions. Oregon's governor opposed the move.

There have been no reports of ICE agents in Portland being shot or having to be liberated from a hostile takeover. The reference to "liberated" may stem from the presidential order to deploy troops, interpreted as a "liberation" of agents from constant attacks by protesters.



Shaw Kenawe said...

PS. One could justly accuse ICE of being terrorists:

"Many people have died while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being rounded up, and investigations have found that the deaths were often preventable due to neglect and woefully inadequate medical care. From January 1, 2017, to the present, at least 70 individuals have died in ICE custody, with a significant increase in deaths reported in recent years due to worsening conditions in detention centers.

Rising Death Toll: The number of deaths in ICE custody has been on the rise, with recent reports indicating a significant increase in fatalities, making it one of the deadliest periods on record.

Causes of Death: Deaths in custody are often linked to serious medical neglect, such as untreated illnesses, lack of necessary surgeries, and other failures to provide adequate care for detainees.

Concealed Information: ICE's own data collection practices have been found to obscure the full extent of deaths, as the agency sometimes releases people from custody immediately before their deaths, thereby not counting them in official statistics.

Impact on Detainees: The reported conditions in detention facilities, including "horrendous" or "inhumane" conditions, have been cited as contributing factors to the rise in deaths."

Shaw Kenawe said...

And here's how ICE treats American citizens:

"American citizens have been mistakenly arrested, detained, and even deported by ICE, often due to errors in identifying citizenship status, especially during increased enforcement operations. These incidents have sometimes involved physical force, prolonged detention, and traumatizing experiences for the citizens involved, leading to calls for investigations into ICE practices.

How it Happens
Wrongful Arrests and Detention: In high-profile cases, ICE has erroneously arrested and detained U.S. citizens, despite a policy that prohibits using civil immigration authority to do so.

Mistaken Identity: Sometimes, citizens are caught up in immigration raids or targeted for interrogation and detention without proper review of their citizenship status.

Involvement in Protests: Some citizens have been arrested and charged with assaulting officers for intervening during ICE actions or protests against ICE, even when they were not interfering with the arrests.

Examples of Harm to Citizens
Physical Harm: Some citizens have reported being subject to physical force during their arrest and detention, including being handcuffed>"


Homeland Security terrorizing American citizens! Trump's Amerika!

Dave Dubya said...

Wow. A MAGA woman sees a "war zone" with 40 protesters.

-FJ wants the Left "exterminated" instead of outlasting Trump.
Sieg Heil!

Les Carpenter said...

Yet your Fuhrer and hegseth remain asdeplorabe as they've always been.

As for those generals? Class acts with honor and decorum. Unfortunately, these honorable accomplished men and women, many with actual combat command experience may be fired or simple choose to retire if eligible or simply resign. Which is the FOTUS and the Defense Secretary's hope. Either way they're planning on creating a military in which the generals (all brass) are loyal to the FOTUS, not the constitution.

Our republic is being dismantled piece by piece. Very soon it will be completely unrecognizable.

-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jew said...

There was a link to a WH EO definitively proving that Antifa IS OFFICIALLY a terrorist organization. Oooops.

Shaw Kenawe said...

Only in an Orwellian America would something known as "Antifa," which means "Antifascist," be considered a "terrorist organization!"

The Trump administration and the American Fascist Party have officially jumped the shark*!

*Jump the shark" is an idiomatic expression referring to the moment when a TV series, brand, creative effort, or a deeply unpopular president and his administration, declines in quality and popularity, often due to a sudden, desperate, or outlandish attempt to regain viewers' interest that fails.

The phrase originated from a specific, absurd episode in the 1970s sitcom Happy Days where the character Fonzie waterskied over a shark, a scene considered by many to be the beginning of the show's decline.

Shaw Kenawe said...

Also, an executive order doesn't carry the same weight as that of a law passed by Congress. The next president can throw that EO as soon as he takes the Oath of Office.

Shaw Kenawe said...

-FJ seems not to be bothered by the Convicted Felon Trump's threat to use Blue American cities as training grounds for the military. We can assume that he's all in with that disgusting announcement from the Criminal in Chief, so we can make other assumptions about -FJ and where his loyalty lies.

Dave Miller said...

-FJ... like the Trump Admin in court, where they've been ridiculed by, you know, actual legal scholars, the White House EO you linked it a statement, short on evidence.

Simply saying something, as they did, does not make it true.

Dave Dubya said...

-FJ, Stephen Miller, and Netanyahu are the sad proof that Jews are just as capable of being fascists as any ethnic/nationalist group.

Won't they be surprised when the Christian Nationalists finally turn on them?

-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jew said...

If you hate "authoritarianism' end the WoT. It legitimates all of Trump's use of the military, from snipers on ICE rooftops in Portland to blowing up drug boats off the Venezuelan Coast. It makes all of his "orders" Congressionally "approved". It makes his "Executive ORDERS" about "terrorist organizations" Congressionally and Constitutionally sanctioned. And I took an oath to the Constitution, not to a President.

Les Carpenter said...

It ain't a recent development. The Zionist government of Israel has always benefited a but fascist. A deep dive into the truthful history of Israel since 1948 will confirm it if there's any questions and curiosity.

skudrunner said...

So I guess all the signs that say ANTIFA are created by conservatives, who would have thought. I guess someone should tell the rioters in portland.

Dave Dubya said...

Skud is being obtuse or just trolling again.
He has no issue with Trump's fascist THUGS beating cops bloody, buy HATES anyone for being anti-fascist.
Skud is PROFA.
Skud and -FJ/JC are our resident PROFA tokens.