"He's moved on from Silence of The Lambs to The Purge"- Internet reacts as Donald Trump's Erie speech sparks online backlash

Donald Trump recently spoke at a rally in Pennsylvania, and his views about how to decrease the level of criminal activity have left the netizens shocked and amused. On September 30, the former President of the country stated how police should be allowed “one rough hour” to tackle the crimes, as he said:

“One rough hour and I mean real rough, the word will get out and it will end immediately."

As Donald Trump called out for violent measures, his words were compared to the movie The Purge, which had a similar plot. As an X user, @Krassenstein posted the video of Donald Trump suggesting the same during the rally, one netizen commented and said:

“You always know what Donald has been watching. He's moved on from Silence of the Lambs to the Purge.”

Furthermore, others also had a similar view, and they commented:

“He's talking about the smash and grabs that were organized by a rich white couple...so is he going to purge on the kids they hired?” wrote another X user.

“So Trump’s promoting “The Purge” as his solution to stopping crime. Republicans need to purge Trump from their party. All voters need to purge Trump from their minds so this madman never again has the power to execute more of his sick solutions,” commented a social media user on the post.

“The Purge. He's endorsing The Purge,” stated another user.

On the other hand, others were infuriated by his thoughts about including violence to curb the crimes, as many poured in their thoughts, and said:

“The Department Of Homeland Security need to arrest him. This is domestic terrorism,” commented a netizen.

“He is insane. And honestly, perhaps a sadist,” added another.

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What is the Purge movie about? Donald Trump comes under fire over inciteful speech

The 2013 film, The Purge suddenly made its way into the spotlight after Donald Trump suggested a method similar to the movie’s to curb the crime. The official synopsis of the movie reads:

“In an America ravaged by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period during which all criminal activity – including murder – is legal.”

The Purge is a dystopian thriller series set in which, for one night each year, all crimes, including murder, are legal. Throughout the series, the films highlight the chaos, fear, and lawlessness that arise when societal norms break down. The movie also shows how the authorities lose control.

Donald Trump's recent controversial speeches ahead of the US Presidential elections have drawn comparisons to the themes in The Purge. His rhetoric has been accused by the netizens of encouraging division and inciting violence among his supporters, which is similar to the film's portrayal of a divided society fueled by fear and aggression.

The franchise consists of five movies, The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, The Purge: Election Year, The First Purge, and The Forever Purge.