Trump adopts hard tones and attracts attention

The former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has recently reiterated that, if re-elected, he would like to investigate or criminally prosecute political rivals, election officials, and leftist Americans. At the core of his criticism is his claim that Democrats, and particularly his rival Kamala Harris, could engage in fraud during the presidential election in November—a claim for which he has provided no evidence. Although courts and state authorities have dismissed his allegations of fraud surrounding the 2020 presidential election, Trump maintains that he was a victim of election fraud. Kamala Harris has already warned that if Trump were to be re-elected, he might seek extreme and uncontrolled powers. In interviews and on social platforms, Trump consistently spreads his views. In a discussion about chaos on election day, he spoke of the "problem from within" being greater. In his opinion, radical left forces must be brought to order, if necessary, with the help of the National Guard or even the military. These statements have raised concerns, as critics fear Trump might intend to use the armed forces against political opponents. Trump focuses not only on Harris and Democrats but also on Republican dissenters like Liz Cheney and prominent Democrats such as Barack Obama. He calls for investigations and, for some, even denunciation before military tribunals. On social media, he spreads threats against a multitude of individuals whom he believes might defraud the upcoming election day, including lawyers, political actors, and corrupt election officials. His message is that individuals who behave unlawfully should expect unparalleled harsh criminal consequences. In the tech sector, figures like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg are also under Trump's scrutiny. He accuses tech platforms of possibly influencing the elections and anticipates severe penalties for any illegal activities. Simultaneously, Trump has launched his crusade against prosecutors who are critical of him or even investigating him. His announcements include the transfer or dismissal of those who oppose his directives.