Representative Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) recently voiced concerns about the potential for violence connected to right-wing groups if Donald Trump loses the 2024 presidential election. During an interview on MSNBC’s “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart,” Waters claimed that these groups are “training up in the hills” and are being prepared to act violently if the election does not favor Trump.
Waters, known for her outspoken criticism of Trump, emphasized the seriousness of the threats, suggesting that the former president has already signaled the possibility of violence if the election results are not in his favor. She expressed her intention to engage with both the Justice Department and President Joe Biden to outline a protective strategy against any potential outbreak of violence tied to the election.
The California Democrat has been vocal about her distrust of Trump, asserting that he poses a significant danger to U.S. democracy. She cited his repeated unfounded allegations of electoral fraud and his refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election as indicators of his willingness to undermine democratic norms for personal and political gain.
Waters’ remarks echo her longstanding viewpoint that Trump harbors authoritarian tendencies and poses a unique threat to the constitutional order of the United States. She has consistently highlighted the need for vigilance and preparedness to safeguard against any actions that might incite violence or disrupt the peaceful transfer of power in the United States.
This is not the first time Waters has called for public opposition against Trump and his policies. In previous years, she has encouraged her supporters to publicly confront and challenge members of Trump’s administration, emphasizing the importance of active and visible resistance to policies and practices she views as unjust or harmful to the fabric of American society.