On Sunday, Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Erie, Pennsylvania in support of Congressman Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) During his remarks, the subjects of both crime and illegal migration came up, giving the former President the opportunity to combine the issues in a unique and, in the opinion of some, “dangerous” way. With law enforcement being overwhelmed at times, Trump suggested that a one-day suspension of the rule of law may be required, effectively instituting a “purge” as was made famous in some shock-and-awe movies from the 2010s. To sweeten the deal, he volunteered Mike Kelly to take charge of the operation. This was clearly more of Trump’s usual election hyperbole, but his remarks still had some heads exploding at the Huffington Post.
At a rally on Sunday in Erie, Pennsylvania, Trump casually seemed to suggest that one day of violence would put an end to crime.
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