Trump sparks outrage over ‘The Purge’ style solution as he proposes ‘violent day’ of policing to end crime

ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: GOP nominee Donald Trump seemingly suggested that one hour of unchecked violence was all that would be required to put an end to crime in the United States, while addressing a rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday, September 29, reported the HuffPost.

The former president's proposal bore great resemblance to the Hollywood horror franchise 'The Purge', in which all crime in the United States is considered legal for an annual period of 12 hours.

According to the publication, Trump and his MAGA supporters are known for allegedly using violent rhetoric and inciting violence, the prominent example of that being the insurrection of January 6, 2021.

Trump's recent remarks came after he alleged crime rates were on the rise in the country and falsely blamed immigrants for this.

Donald Trump's plan to 'end' crime

Donald Trump was ranting about "migrant crime" in the US when he decided to share his solution, choosing Rep Mike Kelly (R-Pa) as his favored candidate to execute the plan.

"Now if you had one really violent day, like a guy like Mike Kelly, put him in charge... Mike (pointing at the Congressman), would you say that if you were in charge, you would say, 'Oh please, don't touch them. Let them rob your store?' All these stores go out of business... it's a chain of events that is so bad," stated Trump.

"One rough hour, and I mean real rough, the word will get out and it will end immediately," he added.

Internet makes 'The Purge' connection as Donald Trump proposes 'violent' strategy to tackle crime

Netizens reacting to Donald Trump's statement on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) were quick to point out that the former president's proposal mirrored the plot of 'The Purge', a movie franchise that debuted in 2013.

A user posted a synopsis of the original film along with a clip of Trump's speech, which read, "In an America ravaged by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period during which all criminal activity – including murder – is legal."

"The Purge. He's endorsing The Purge," wrote another.

Notably, the sequel to the film, 'The Purge: Election Year' was released in 2016, when Trump was elected POTUS. The tagline of the film, 'Keep America Great,' was used by him during his 2020 reelection campaign.

"The Purge: Election Year came out in 2016. Trump stole its motto in 2020 and its plot in 2024," tweeted a user.

"He prob just watched it on his iPad and thought it was an original idea," quipped a fourth.

"Can we get Trump to watch La La Land or Minions instead of The Purge?" jibed a fifth.

"Was just a matter of time til Trump got around to The Purge. The Project 2025 New Right led by Trump & Vance, it's The Purge & Handmaid's Tale wrapped in one weird, white-a**, psychotic package," commented yet another.

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