ESPM International Relations professor Leonardo Trevisan expressed concern about the possibility of a new attack on the United States Capitol, similar to the one that occurred on January 6, 2021, if Donald Trump is defeated again in the elections.
In an interview with CNN Brazil Trevisan highlighted Trump’s persistent refusal to acknowledge his defeat in the 2020 election, despite the evidence and legal defeats. The professor also drew attention to the former president’s reluctance to commit to accepting the results of a possible future defeat.
Polarization and risk of conflicts
Trevisan warned of the climate of confrontation that permeates the American political scene. “It is quite likely that regrettable episodes like those that occurred in the Capitol will happen again,” said the expert, highlighting the intense polarization and the expectation that the elections will be decided by a narrow margin of votes in a few key states.
The professor recalled the crucial role of General Michael Milley in resolving the attack on the Capitol in 2021, when the then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces made the decision to send the National Guard to contain the situation, in the face of presidential inaction.
Campaign strategies and social tensions
Trevisan also analyzed campaign strategies, noting how Trump tries to provoke discussions about the attack on the Capitol, while Vice President Kamala Harris avoids “taking the bait” so as not to appear as an “academic elite defending democracy.”
The expert also mentioned social tensions in Springfield, where unfounded rumors about Haitian immigrants have caused panic among parents of students, illustrating how misinformation and fear are impacting local communities.
Given this scenario, Trevisan concludes that there are reasons to be concerned about the political and social stability of the United States in the post-election period, especially if the result is contested or extremely close.
Check out the full interview
This content was originally published in Professor: A new defeat for Trump could, yes, lead to an attack on the Capitol on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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