Any chance Trump authorizes actual pillaging of blue states?

[PeaceWave]

I never thought I'd be asking such a question. I don't want to scare anyone. But, after hearing the names of Trump's cabinet picks and his plans for ridding the military of generals not beholden to him, I find myself thinking about what "acting without guardrails" might actually entail. The vast majority of Trump's base lives at or below the poverty line. They hail from impoverished small towns and rural communities in red states. Trump has referred to them as "forgotten" men and women. To these folks, blue states must seem like emerald palaces, brimming with riches. Ironic, since one of their constant mantras is to bash states like California and New York and claim they'd "never want to live there." The man is embarking the nation on an unprecedented transfer of people from one country to another. Is it within the realm of possibility that he might attempt an equally unprecedented transfer of wealth from one group of states to another - both to appease his base and out of sheer hatred and vengeance? Again, I'm sorry to be asking this question.

[duncang]

1. If nothing else he won't

Let whoever is in charge of fema to help or at least choke off as much as possible aid in a disaster.

[Irish_Dem]

2. I think the transfer of wealth will go to Trump, his pals, and the billionaires.

Trump is not interested in making his poor cult wealthy. They are suckers and losers and he
grifts them for money, doesn't give it to them.

[Dan]

3. Interesting, but don't see how that would work.

Besides, it would be like giving an airplane to a caveman.

[surfered]

4. Actually the Blue States already support the Red States

As they pay in more to the Federal Government than they get back. And the Red States get back pay mores than they pay in.

[Phoenix61]

5. The blue states send more money to DC then they get.

Maybe just stop sending it at all.

[VMA131Marine]

6. The combined GDP of California and New York is over $6 Trillion

Trump messes with that at his peril.

[lees1975]

7. Add another Trillion for Illinois.

[ColinC]

8. I think thats what your call a "civil war"

[Wuddles440]

9. At the very least...

he will give his cave dwelling cultist the privilege of 'liberating' the assets/personal property of any migrants that he deports. This could prove to be rather lucrative if it's done on any scale.

[PeaceWave]

11. Yeesh. This idea hadn't even occurred to me. History repeating itself.

[maxrandb]

10. "There are certain sections of New York Major that I would advise you against invading"

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[Drum]

12. Ya got that right.

[BannonsLiver]

13. I definitely think his admin will wage war with blue states.

On education, on regulations, on immigration and so on. For those of us in red states, we’re already behind enemy lines.

[Wuddles440]

14. That's a given!

He attempted to do so during his first administration and, now that he has unfettered power, he has the ability to utilize whatever means necessary to force them into submission. If there is any resistance, I would anticipate him orchestrating a "false flag" event as a predicate to solidify public support against the offending groups/parties.