Trump Defends 'Self-Defense' for Agents, Not Migrants
While Trump quickly offers absolution for ICE agents, the historical record shows a distinct pattern: state violence against marginalized communities is routinely framed as necessary, while their resistance is demonized. This isn't just about Minnesota; it's the playbook for every border, every detention center, every crackdown on dissent. The U.S. government spent an estimated $25 billion on ICE
and CBP in 2023 alone, far more than on programs addressing the root causes of migration. One might wonder if 'self-defense' policies are selectively applied. When is the last time an asylum seeker in distress received such vocal, immediate backing from the highest office? Or does 'self-defense' only apply to those holding the badge, not to those fleeing violence and poverty the U.S. sometimes
helped create?