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Democratic voters express fury over inability to stop Trump's agenda
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Democratic voters, mostly affluent white liberals, pressure lawmakers to abandon civility and consider violent tactics to oppose Trump, reflecting rising frustration, Axios reports.
- Axios reports that some Democratic voters have told lawmakers to be willing to 'get shot' resisting President Donald Trump, indicating increased pressure for violent confrontation.
- Democratic voters, driven by fear and anger, are demanding stronger resistance, even calling for violence and criticizing norms, as Axios reports rising frustration among the base.
- Many lawmakers say these voters are often white, well-educated and wealthy, with some urging to 'get shot' and suggesting visits to ICE facilities to draw attention.
- In response, some Democratic lawmakers have defied norms: Al Green introduced articles of impeachment, Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed, and McIver was indicted for assaulting ICE officials.
- As 2026 midterms and 2028 elections near, Democrats strategize to address rising extremism and growing disregard for norms amid voter anger and calls for radical measures.
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