Trump claims left-wing 'cultural revolution’ designed to overthrow American revolution

US President Donald Trump railed against “angry mobs” that tried to pull down statues of Confederate leaders and or historical figures accused of racial discrimination. During his speech at Mount Rushmore on eve of American Independence Day, Trump accused “left-wing cultural revolution” of conspiring to overthrow American revolution.

"Make mistake, this left-wing cultural revolution is designed to overthrow American revolution. Our children are taught in school to hate ir own country," said Trump, painting himself as a bulwark against left-wing extremism.

Statues of slave traders, imperialists, and explorers have been facing angst of protesters across world demonstrating against racial discrimination in wake of George Floyd’s death. Protesters around globe have made it clear that y won’t tolerate glorification of historic figures with murky past, be it Italian explorer Christopher Columbus or former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

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'You'll be persecuted'

As Black Lives Matter protests r across country, strong objection over symbols and statues of Confederate leaders and soldiers have also been raised. However, Trump has expressed his strong displeasure over removal of statues of controversial leaders and slave traders. Trump said in his speech that US is witnessing a “merciless campaign” to wipe out history, defame American heroes, and indoctrinate children.

"re is new far-left fascism that demands absolute allegiance. If you do t speak its langu, perform its rituals, recite its mantras and follow its commandments, n you will be censored, banished, blacklisted, persecuted and punished," warned Trump.

Last month, Trump opposed removal of odore Roosevelt’s statue outside New York City's Museum of Natural History. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had anunced removal of bronze statue depicting former US President on horseback with a Native American man and an African man standing next to horse. Taking to Twitter, Trump said that it is a “ridiculous” decision and asked t to remove statue.

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