Trump’s America: The Second Amendment Now a Target for Protesters

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* Shift in Conservative Ideals: ‍ American conservatives are argued to have moved away from their traditional principles, adopting the worldview of Stephen Miller (US homeland Security adviser) who believes the biggest threat to the US is internal dissent.
* “Enemy Within” Framing: This worldview labels those who oppose the administration as “troublemakers,” ⁢”agitators,” or even “domestic terrorists,” justifying the suppression of their rights.
* Public Opinion on ICE: A recent New⁤ York Times/Siena poll shows most Americans believe⁤ ICE (Immigration and customs Enforcement) is being too aggressive, even while supporting border security and deportation of undocumented⁣ immigrants. However, a notable majority ‍(56%) of Republican voters believe ICE is acting appropriately.
* Deep Division: The US is described as deeply divided and consumed by loathing, to the point where people ⁣interpret the same events in drastically different ways. This makes it difficult to change anyone’s mind with evidence.
* Lack of a solution: The author expresses pessimism about finding a way to bridge this divide or de-escalate the situation.
* Newsletter Promotion: The article includes a promotion for the Sydney Morning Herald‘s “What in the World” newsletter.

In essence,the article paints a picture of⁢ a highly polarized America where a specific,hardline ideology is gaining traction⁣ among conservatives,and where basic disagreements are preventing constructive dialogue.