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Carola Guerrero De León

Trump's Call for "One Violent Day" Sparks Backlash, Comparisons to 'The Purge' and Kristallnacht

Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Bayfront Convention Center on September 29, 2024 in Erie, Pennsylvania. (Credit: Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Former President Donald Trump is drawing sharp criticism after proposing that law enforcement be allowed "one really violent day" to crack down on crime. Speaking at a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Trump suggested that drastic action was needed to restore order in cities, particularly to address shoplifting.

"What the hell is going on? We have to let the police do their job. And if they have to be extraordinarily rough... one real rough, nasty day with the drug stores," Trump said to applause.

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