Opinion: Trump’s Weaponization of Police Is Authoritarian

Make no mistake. Trump’s support for the police ultimately ties back to his xenophobia.

As protests in wake of George Floyd’s death continue into their second week, the United States has witnessed a wave of state violence not seen in over a generation.

From police running over peaceful protesters, to shooting them in the face with rubber bullets, to brutalizing senior citizens, to targeting members of the press, to tear-gassing peaceful dem…