Former President Donald Trump's call to "PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!" in a Saturday social media post has authorities on edge, as fears of a resurgence of violent behavior reminiscent of the horrific events of January 6th linger. Trump is also facing a potential indictment by multiple grand juries in New York and Georgia, fueling his base's anger and further straining U.S. law enforcement.
As the possibility of indictment looms, House Republicans have requested the testimony of Manhattan's District Attorney as they push to discredit the investigation into Trump. A witness provided potentially helpful testimony in a New York courthouse, meanwhile, and political rivalries between Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are heating up.
At the forefront of this politically-charged circus is the unprecedented possibility of a former president being indicted. Trump's incendiary language has created a situation in which violent extremists might take up his call as