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Supporters of this tactic believe, implicitly or explicitly, that the unrest—street protests, campus clashes, acts of violence—are reactions to figures like Donald Trump or the right-wing movement, rather than part of an aggressive strategy to wear down the political center. This is evidenced by disturbing displays on college campuses, where protests sometimes celebrate violence or openly threaten opponents. These acts are far removed from normal political discourse and suggest darker motives—an intent to discredit the system and push it to the brink.