Why do Republicans hate American cities? [View all]
In the last week, President Donald Trump has authorized and promoted a military occupation of one of the largest cities in the world, Los Angeles, in an attempt to squash protests against his unconstitutional mass deportations.
The action against Los Angeles reflects longstanding conservative disdain for U.S. cities, despite their pivotal role in the nation’s cultural and economic development.
The right really hates cities
Since becoming a political figure, Trump has had few positive things to say about cities. During the 2024 election cycle, he argued that the “whole country will end up being like Detroit” if Vice President Kamala Harris won.
“I think Detroit and some of our areas makes us a developing nation,” Trump said.
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