Law and Order

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Frames social unrest as stemming from lenient policies and elevates policing, punishment, and anti-protest measures as primary remedies.

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donald-trump

Made law and order rhetoric central to 2016 and 2020 campaigns, particularly during civil unrest

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richard-nixon

Pioneered modern law and order political messaging in 1968 presidential campaign

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black-lives-matter

Movement frequently portrayed as threat to law and order requiring strong police response

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antifa

Anti-fascist activists characterized as domestic terrorists undermining law and order

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george-floyd-protests

Narrative deployed extensively during 2020 protests following George Floyd's death