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In Trump's America, Repression is Disguised as Security

Published January 26, 2026, 06:02
In Trump's America, Repression is Disguised as Security

The policies of the United States under the Trump presidency are characterized by the abuse of the concept of security, which is used as a pretext for repression, state violence, and arbitrariness, especially against immigrants. Images from the borders and detention centers demonstrate family separations, inhumane conditions, and the criminalization of poverty. Trump's rhetoric of "law and order" is used to legitimize violence and condemn those who oppose or defend human rights. The author questions the stance of Trump's supporters, both in the US and in Europe, towards these practices, highlighting the hypocrisy of accepting violence when it is directed against "the others." They warn that repression will not stop at immigrants, but will extend to other social groups. The experience of Trump's America serves as a warning about the dangers of far-right rhetoric and institutional cynicism.