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Summary

Activists decry Trump’s immigration raids, calling them a publicity stunt as officials stage dramatic, TV-style operations broadcast on social media with intensity.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and federal agencies publicize raids in cities, boasting success while critics warn of growing fear and intimidation tactics.

Officials claim the raids enhance transparency and accountability, yet opponents argue these operations prioritize spectacle over public safety and effective immigration reform.

Critics warn that this media-driven enforcement strategy risks trivializing serious legal processes and may ultimately erode trust in government institutions and community relations.

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[–] HappySkullsplitter@lemmy.world 38 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Gotta keep the supporters whipped up into a frenzy or they start asking questions

[–] Cheems@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm not certain they will ever ask questions

They may not ask questions but if the BS stops they may legit break off from it. Its a lot like a cult isolate them from other forms of information, but if they become isolated from the cults information they may break free from it.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 26 points 3 days ago

Yes, it's cruel and heartless, but think of the advertising revenue!

[–] octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Critics warn that this media-driven enforcement strategy risks trivializing serious legal processes and may ultimately erode trust in government institutions and community relations.

Trump admin: Ah, so we're meeting both our primary and secondary priorities.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Yes, I'd say that actually might be the primary goal. It only empowers the oligarchs even more than something like deportations (which may actually hurt their bottom line).

[–] VitoRobles@lemmy.today 2 points 2 days ago

There's that shitty YouTube influencer asmongold, the dude who sleeps in garbage, who was filming immigration raids with popcorn?

I know this because I called it out to my one friend who frequently watches YouTube Influencers and defends their behavior as "peak comedy".

Well he's struggling to defend this right wing trash.

[–] dhork@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Trump would bring back gladiator combat if he could. Ten migrants fight to the death, and the one that wins gains a residency permit that he'll just revoke the next time he has a man tantrum.

[–] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

Hoping they do a The Running Man

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Like in Rome: Bread and Games. It's all about entertaining the unwashed masses to keep them from causing problems for the ruling class.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I think a lot of this is about trolling liberals, too.