“We are witnessing the destruction of the social structure, the government, and possibly the entire country. This is one of the most serious moments of our lives,” he said, referring to the unfolding protests.
The journalist showed images that, he said, reflect the current reality of the city amid clashes between federal immigration agents and protesters. He described scenes of what he called “chaos,” with broken windows, looting, and spray-painted graffiti in the streets.
“Chaos is the worst thing that can happen. Chaos equals death: the death of people, the death of the weak, the death of countries,” Carlson added.
In that regard, he drew attention to the way these events are reported and consumed, stating that the images from Minneapolis show “only part” of the problem. “If you've been following the controversy over ICE through a couple of clicks, about U.S. citizens shot and killed by ICE agents, and you think that's all there is to it, you should know that it's only part of it,” he said.
He also argued that what we are seeing is “a clear and demonstrable organized attempt” to provoke and “sow chaos.” However, he added, it is difficult to perceive this because what is circulating, especially on social media, are “30-second clips, taken out of context,” which do not show “the forces driving both sides.” Carlson warned that “Americans' perceptions are being deliberately manipulated by a lot of interested parties.”