Trump, Desperately Trying to Change National Conversation, Threatens to ‘Send in the Feds!’ to Chicago

What President Trump Just Threatened Is Grossly Unconstitutional

 

Literally since he raised his right hand and swore to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,” Donald Trump has been in violation of it, working toward delegitimizing it – and his presidency. Conflicts of interest and the Emoluments Clause aside, The Commander in Chief and leader of the supposed free world Tuesday night went of an ugly Twitter spree that included an attack on the journalists at CNN, a promise to “build the wall!” and a threat of imposing martial law on a great American city.

“If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible ‘carnage’ going on,” Trump tweeted, echoing the stunning word he spoke during his inaugural address, “228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings (up 24% from 2016), I will send in the Feds!”

Let’s repeat that last portion: “I will send in the Feds!”

Now, like most statements Trump makes, it leaves a tremendous amount of room for interpretation, but on social media immediately after the President posted his tweet, many people were using the term “martial law.”

Of course, the president could be suggesting that he will send the Department of Justice out to help, but since just 11 days ago now-former Attorney General Loretta Lynch held a press conference in Chicago discussing the results of her investigation into the Chicago Police Department, it’s doubtful that’s what President Trump was suggesting.

Of course, it’s likely this story might have had something to do with President Trump’s unconstitutional threat:

No, it’s seems pretty clear. President Donald Trump just threatened a major American city he would take it over militarily if they can’t somehow, miraculously, rein in their gun violence crisis.

And yes, what President Trump is threatening is grossly unconstitutional.

Will Republican leadership in Congress have anything to say?

Trump and his administration since 12 noon January 20 have been embroiled in crisis after crisis, all of his own making. 

Is this how he’s going to solve his problems?

UPDATE:

This, exactly:

 

Donald Trump foments violence and hate, is a serial liar, a racist, a misogynist, a supporter of white nationalism, a fascistic bully, an authoritarian thug, a sexual assault and adultery braggart, a hypocrite, a defrauder, and is a danger to civil rights, freedom of the press, and peace around the world.

You can respond directly to Donald Trump by sending your comments to him on Twitter: @realDonaldTrump or @POTUS.
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