Trump Seemingly Suggested Crime Could Be Controlled With "One Really Violent Day," And It's Dark

Alexa Lisitza
·2 min read

Almost four years after being accused of inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, twice-impeached former president Donald Trump's speech is once again being looked at as a call for violence.

An older man with an open mouth expression looks to the side, wearing a suit
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On Sunday, during a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Trump was touting his usual incorrect claims that crime in the US is rising (it's not) while suggesting that this is a fault of immigration (also untrue).

Donald Trump speaks passionately at an event, wearing a suit and tie, with an American flag visible in the background
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The 78-year-old then turned the crowd's attention to Republican representative Mike Kelly, who he says should be put in charge of one "really violent night."

Donald Trump wearing a suit with a red tie, speaking at a microphone with an American flag in the background
Donald Trump wearing a suit with a red tie, speaking at a microphone with an American flag in the background
Donald Trump speaking at an event, wearing a suit with a red tie and an American flag pin. He appears animated and is in front of a microphone
Donald Trump speaking at an event, wearing a suit with a red tie and an American flag pin. He appears animated and is in front of a microphone

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"If you had one really violent day... One rough hour, and I mean real rough, the word will get out and it will end immediately," Trump said.

Newsmax / Via Twitter: @Acyn

The reaction online was immediate, with most people drawing parallels between Trump's words and the plot of The Purge film series, in which all crime is deemed legal for a 12-hour period once a year.

Twitter: @BDeMayo

In the franchise, the government sanctions these criminal actions...

Twitter: @DuncanJRitchie

...suggesting it will help calm social unrest.

Twitter: @joemayall

Others considered Trump's call for Rep. Kelly to lead the night and wondered aloud who would enforce his plan.

Twitter: @D_Farmer

To put it simply, people couldn't believe a man running for president would openly call for a "really violent day."

Twitter: @tbailey1976

It's chilling, to say the least.

Twitter: @ruthbenghiat

What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

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