Hillary Clinton calls for Trump voters to undergo “formal deprogramming.”
Clinton Calls for Forced Re-Education of Trump Supporters
In a sitdown interview with CNN, failed Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made controversial remarks suggesting that half of the country needs to be forcibly re-educated to abandon their support for former President Donald Trump.
Clinton, who famously referred to half of Trump’s supporters as a “basket of deplorables” in 2016, now claims that “MAGA extremists” who only follow Trump’s orders should be brainwashed.
She pondered aloud, “When do they break with him? Because at some point, maybe there needs to be a formal deprogramming of the cult members. But something needs to happen.”
Clinton’s comments were met with agreement from CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, who conducted the interview.
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump Supporters to be reeducated: “At some point maybe there needs to be a formal deprogramming of the cult members.” pic.twitter.com/ao3foysSL4
Clinton, a longtime sore loser, implied that she’s used to partisan battles over issues like gun control and climate change. However, she can’t stomach engaging with the GOP under Trump without suggesting mass indoctrination.
She insisted, “There wasn’t this little tail of extremism waving, you know, wagging the dog of the Republican Party as it is today.”
Not only did Clinton accuse GOP politicians and voters of saying and doing things they know better than, but she also suggested that dissenters from the Democratic narrative should face consequences.
She said, “It will require us defeating those most extreme measures and the people who promote them in order to try to get to some common ground where people can, again, work together.”
According to Clinton, Trump voters dislike migrants, gay people, black people, and successful women. She believes they are emotionally and psychologically manipulated by Trump, whom she describes as an authoritarian populist.
She stated, “It’s a classic tale of an authoritarian, populist, who really has a grip on the emotional, psychological needs and desires of a portion of the population.”
Clinton believes that propelling Joe Biden to victory in 2024 and returning power to establishment figures within the Republican Party are the only ways to quell Trump-era populism.
She said, “It is like a cult and somebody has to break that momentum. And that’s why I believe Joe Biden will defeat him and hopefully then, that will be the end and the fever will break.”
Clinton assured Amanpour that removing Trump from the equation will allow Republicans to focus on issues and elect responsible and accountable leaders.
It’s worth noting that members of the current regime, including President Joe Biden, his White House, Democrats in Congress, Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and other officials, have also targeted Trump voters as the nation’s biggest threat.
A recent report from Newsweek alleges that the FBI is singling out Trump supporters as domestic extremists, with nearly two-thirds of their current investigations focused on them.
Jordan Boyd is a staff writer at The Federalist and co-producer of The Federalist Radio Hour. Her work has also been featured in The Daily Wire, Fox News, and RealClearPolitics. Jordan graduated from Baylor University where she majored in political science and minored in journalism. Follow her on Twitter @jordanboydtx.
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Uences. She stated, “There needs to be consequences for the use of language and behavior that undermines our democracy and threatens the peaceful transfer of power.”
These comments made by Clinton are not only disturbing, but they also reveal a dangerous mindset. It is deeply concerning that someone who aspired to be the leader of a democratic nation would call for the forced re-education of a significant portion of the population simply because they hold different political beliefs.
In a democracy, individuals have the right to support any political candidate of their choice and to express their opinions freely. It is not the role of the government or any political figure to determine what beliefs are acceptable and what should be forcibly changed through re-education.
Clinton’s labeling of Trump supporters as “MAGA extremists” and “cult members” is not only divisive, but it also undermines the democratic values she claims to uphold. By dehumanizing a large portion of the population, Clinton perpetuates the intolerance and polarization that plagues our society.
Furthermore, the suggestion of mass indoctrination is reminiscent of totalitarian regimes that use brainwashing techniques to suppress dissent and control the population. It is a blatant disregard for individual autonomy and freedom of thought.
Political disagreements should be resolved through open dialogue, respectful debate, and the exchange of ideas. Labeling those with differing opinions as extremists and calling for their re-education only seeks to silence them and suppress diversity of thought.
It is crucial to remember that a healthy democracy thrives on diversity of opinion and the ability to have civil discussions. Clinton’s call for forced re-education undermines these foundational principles and threatens the very fabric of our democracy.
As citizens, we should reject any calls for political re-education and instead promote inclusivity, tolerance, and respectful engagement. It is through understanding and empathy that we can bridge the divides in our society and work towards a more united and prosperous nation.
It is disheartening to see a former presidential candidate advocate for such draconian measures against fellow citizens simply because of their political beliefs. We must prioritize the protection of individual rights and reject any attempts to suppress dissent or impose conformity in our democratic society.
Instead of seeking to forcibly change the minds of Trump supporters, we should strive to find common ground, engage in constructive dialogue, and work towards building a stronger and more inclusive America for all.
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