Daily Justice

Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald J. Trump sparked controversy this week with a provocative post on X, urging Americans to shift their focus from international concerns like Vladimir Putin to domestic threats, which he described as “migrant rape gangs, drug lords, murderers, and people from mental institutions” entering the United States. Trump’s statement, which warned that the U.S. could “end up like Europe” if these issues are not addressed, has drawn a fiery response from critics who argue that his rhetoric distracts from more pressing concerns about U.S. foreign policy and its global reputation.

In a searing rebuttal, one group of critics directly challenged Trump’s priorities, accusing the U.S. of overreaching into the affairs of sovereign nations while ignoring its own domestic challenges. “You should spend less time scheming to seize resources from other countries—like your blatant ambition to invade and take over Gaza,” the response began, questioning Trump’s awareness of geopolitical realities. “Are you aware that Gaza belongs to the Palestinians, not to some peculiar Oval or Triangular Office?”

The criticism didn’t stop there. The statement also took aim at historical U.S. involvement in Panama, asking, “You should stop extending your greedy fingers toward Panama. Inu go? Are you aware that the Panama Canal belongs to Panamanians?” The Panama Canal, a vital global trade route, was under U.S. control until 1999, when it was officially handed over to Panama—a move that some American conservatives still view with skepticism.

The response further highlighted Trump’s past interest in acquiring Greenland, a territory of Denmark with a significant indigenous population. In 2019 and 2024, Trump floated the idea of purchasing Greenland, a suggestion that was swiftly rejected by both Greenlandic and Danish officials. The critics wrote, “For once, you should reflect and realize that Greenland does not belong to the US. Are you aware that Greenland is owned by its people and Denmark/Europe, not by some despicable humans holed up in a laughable room called the—Triangular, ohhh—Oval Office?”

The statement concluded with a scathing assessment of the United States’ current state, pointing to its $38 trillion national debt and questioning its leadership. “If you start to grasp all of this, then no one will want to be dragged into a $38 trillion indebted country, currently hijacked and run by some truly deplorable, godforsaken anthropoids,” the response declared.

Trump’s comments come amid ongoing debates over immigration policy in the U.S., with his rhetoric echoing long-standing talking points about border security and crime. However, critics argue that his language is inflammatory and unsupported by data. Studies, such as those from the American Immigration Council, consistently show that immigrants, including undocumented ones, commit crimes at lower rates than native-born Americans. Moreover, the reference to “people from mental institutions” has been criticized as stigmatizing mental health issues without evidence linking mental illness to cross-border crime.

On the other hand, Trump’s supporters argue that his statement reflects genuine concerns about border security, pointing to incidents of crime linked to undocumented immigrants as justification for stricter policies. They also contend that his focus on domestic issues over foreign leaders like Putin resonates with voters who feel the U.S. has overextended itself globally.

The clash underscores a broader divide in American politics: whether the nation should prioritize domestic challenges or address its role on the global stage. For now, Trump’s statement—and the sharp rebuke it inspired—has reignited debates over immigration, foreign policy, and the U.S.’s moral standing in the world.