The next president of the United States will be Donald Trump, and his victory is being celebrated by far-right extremists who were emboldened by his first administration. On social media platforms like Gab, Patriots.win, and Truth Social, these individuals are sharing violent memes and making threats against Trump’s political opponents. They are calling for revenge and even suggesting that Trump should execute those who they believe stole the 2020 election. This rhetoric is not new, as Trump’s campaign was defined by lies, a desire for vengeance, and threatening language. He promised to “destroy” the deep state and portrayed himself and his supporters as “political prisoners” being persecuted by a “tyrannical” Biden administration. Now that he has won the election, his supporters are thirsting for revenge and calling for the execution of their perceived enemies. This dangerous rhetoric has been amplified by figures like former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, who declared on election night that Biden, Harris, and others would be “swept out” of power. This kind of language only serves to further divide and polarize our country, and it is important for all individuals to reject and condemn these violent and hateful sentiments.
