Conservative, far-right beliefs have always existed, but they are now being validated at a rate formerly unseen in the 21st century. The radicalization of white Americans in small communities throughout the nation is an imminent and palpable threat to the county's most vulnerable.
“The Southern Poverty Law Center, a group that tracks domestic extremism, has reported that hate groups have been on the rise for the second year in a row. The group has stated that the candidacy of Trump has “electrified the radical right.” This pertains to demands to ban immigration from some Muslim-majority countries, demands for ideological inspection of those entering the country, and calls for mass deportation.
Anti-Muslim hate crimes surged 67% in 2015, the year Trump launched his campaign. Anti-Muslim hate groups have practically tripled since 2015: from 34 to 101 last year. Matthew Heimbach, a prominent member of the alt right, described Trump as the “gateway drug” for white nationalism by providing political space for the spread of extreme nationalistic ideals and growth.”
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