The president is intensifying his efforts to consolidate his political power as he redoubles his offensive against sanctuary cities, in an attempt to fuel fear of the 'foreign invader'. This approach seeks to strengthen its base of support by presenting itself as a defender of borders and national security, in a context where immigration policies have become a central battleground. Such actions are generating intense reactions from both supporters and detractors, who see in this strategy an attempt to divert attention from other internal challenges.
Moreover, the president is using this tactic as part of a broader strategy to eliminate a prominent Democratic rival, seeking to shift the focus to issues of security and public order. This movement, aligned with its protectionist rhetoric, seeks to undermine the credibility of its political opponents by associating them with permissive immigration policies. Sanctuary cities, which defend the rights of immigrants, are being presented as a symbol of the threat that, according to their rhetoric, looms over the nation, thereby polarizing the political landscape even further.
Read the full news article on The World.
