Following the conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts, his supporters have erupted on social media, calling for riots, violent retribution, and civil unrest. Platforms like Truth Social, Patriots.Win, and Gateway Pundit have seen numerous posts urging attacks on jurors and officials, with some even advocating for armed insurrection. Trump’s persistent criticism of the judicial process has only fueled these aggressive reactions.
Experts caution that this incendiary rhetoric could lead to real-world violence. Although most of the posts do not meet the legal threshold for actionable threats, the volume and intensity of the calls for violence are alarming. Law enforcement agencies are on high alert, monitoring these platforms for credible threats and potential actions that might endanger public safety.
Despite the conviction and the unrest it has sparked, Trump remains defiant, continuing to denounce the legal proceedings as unjust. This ongoing tension highlights the deep political divisions in the country and raises concerns about the potential for further violence and unrest among his most fervent supporters.
