In a discussion about President Trump’s recent actions, Khalil Gibran Muhammad, a professor at Princeton, critiques Trump’s pattern of scapegoating marginalized communities, emphasizing his authoritarian tendencies, particularly in the militarization of law enforcement. He notes the irony of Trump’s calls for increased policing in cities with large Black and Brown populations while the Department of Justice lifted consent decrees against police brutality. Muhammad expresses concern over Trump’s rhetoric and policies, equating them to authoritarianism and warning against the potential slide into fascism. He also highlights Trump’s concerning stance on homelessness, criticizing the criminalization of poverty and drawing parallels to global humanitarian crises. The interview concludes with a reminder of the complexities surrounding issues faced by veterans among the homeless.
Unveiling the Roots: Khalil Gibran Muhammad on Trump’s D.C. Takeover and Its Racist Origins
By xpectafight
