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Civil unrest has been a persistent theme, especially following the George Floyd protests. The protests escalated into nightly riots over several months, resulting in significant destruction, injuries, and loss of life. The political strategists in the Democratic Party apparently believed chaos would benefit them electorally by painting Trump as unable to restore order. The theory was that increased disorder would either force a military intervention or make the incumbent appear helpless, thus working against Trump in the national election.