The latest head-scratching offering from HuffPost takes aim at President Trump, attempting to blame him for “stoking hate” in the wake of a tragic terrorist attack in New Orleans. In a display of tabloid sensationalism that could only be rivaled by an episode of a reality TV show, the outlet published a story fuming about Trump’s comments immediately after the incident. Apparently, sharing concerns about crime and national security is now tantamount to inciting hatred—at least in the colorful world of progressive media.
According to HuffPost, Trump’s inference that the criminals entering the country are more dangerous than those already here was a dangerous misstep. They attribute this supposedly inflammatory rhetoric to his Truth Social post following the attack. This analysis, of course, conveniently ignores the fact that the American people are increasingly aware that open borders lead to a host of problems, not the least of which is escalated crime. If HuffPost thinks being concerned about safety is hate, they might be living in an alternate reality.
The article further takes umbrage at Trump’s call for stronger border security, framing it as a signal to immigrants that they are unwelcome. Yet, the argument could be made that Trump is not, in fact, anti-immigrant; he simply advocates for a clear distinction between legal immigration and illegal entry. Not long ago, he reasserted his support for legal immigration, but that nuance seems lost in the media frenzy to discredit him. It’s almost as though they think Americans are incapable of following a straightforward argument about the importance of lawful immigration.
Huffington Compost uses terrorist slaughter in New Orleans to smear Trumphttps://t.co/7u8FoRjbVC
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 2, 2025
As for the alleged terrorist whose actions inspired this chaos, unfortunately, he turned out to be an American citizen. While the initial reports suggested that the vehicle involved might have crossed the border, it was later revealed to be a rental. So, how does HuffPost explain a homegrown terrorist? Perhaps they’ll contend that all responsible parties are still lurking in the shadows, waiting to mobilize their next attack, but America should ask who radicalized him. Was it homegrown extremism, or did this ideology travel through porous borders and radical mosques? Questions abound, but the answers don’t suit their narrative.
HuffPost’s relentless effort to conflate concerns about illegal immigration with racism is not just a distraction; it’s a tired tactic from a bygone political era. It may indeed be 2025, but the same old narratives are cast aside by many Americans who see through the media’s smoke and mirrors. The absurdity of their claims rings hollow when the real issues of safety and security hang in the balance. Until HuffPost addresses the actual dangers of illegal immigration rather than resorting to manufactured outrage, the publication will remain firmly in its echo chamber, while the rest of the country moves on to more pressing matters.