Donald Trump’s recent language labeling liberals as enemies of the state is not just rhetoric, it is a deliberate framing that recasts political opposition as a threat to national security. That message does more than energize his supporters, it designates tens of millions of Americans as hostile actors. If you already feel excluded or powerless, hearing that you are officially an enemy of the state removes restraint and suggests that you have nothing left to lose. At the same time, the wealthy and powerful hear that their assets and communities are under siege from a domestic foe. That creates the conditions for instability, vigilantism, and state-sanctioned repression. By declaring a massive portion of the country enemies of the state, Trump and his allies like Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, and JD Vance are normalizing a mindset that looks like a soft declaration of civil war. The risk is not theoretical. It sets up a scenario where people believe they are justified in taking extreme measures, while billionaires like Elon Musk cannot realistically expect private security or local police to withstand the consequences of widespread unrest. This is not my language, it is theirs, and the danger lies in taking it at face value.