Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts on stage as his wife Melania looks on at his 2016 New Hampshire presidential primary night rally in Manchester, New Hampshire February 9, 2016.
Donald Trump reacts on stage as his wife Melania looks on at his 2016 New Hampshire presidential primary night rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, February 9, 2016. Reuters/Jim Bourg

Hacktivist group Anonymous has declared “total war” against Donald Trump, calling for all “hacktivists around the world” to shut down the US Republican presidential candidate’s websites.

Anonymous previously issued a warning to Trump in 2015 after the real estate mogul promised to ban Muslims from entering the US. It took down his Trump Tower’s website.

The group followed the threat with a new video posted on March 4, urging its supporters to join “Operation Trump.”

“Dear Donald Trump, we have been watching you for a long time and what we see is deeply disturbing,” a member of the group wearing the iconic Guy Fawkes mask said in the video. The video then shows portions of Trump’s speeches, including one in which he called Mexican immigrants as rapists.

“Your inconsistent and hateful campaign has not only shocked the United States of America, you have shocked the entire planet with your appalling actions and ideas. You say what your current audience wants to hear, but in reality you don’t stand for anything except for your personal greed and power. This is a call to arms.”

The member has urged hacktivists around the world to join Operation Trump and launch cyberattacks on Trump’s websites for his hotel and condominiums towers. The Anonymous spokesperson also encouraged others to reveal details about Trump that he does not want to get public.

The first operation for the attack is against the Trump Chicago website scheduled for April 1, April Fool’s Day. Details for the operation, including Trump’s personal data, were posted on another website.

Following the emergence of the video, the hashtag #OpTrump has become trending again on social media. The hashtag was first used during the first Anonymous video against Trump in December.

Reactions on Anonymous’ declaration of war against Trump have been divided on YouTube, though, with some saying they are willing to help. There are also others who rolled their eyes at the group, calling the effort a “joke.”


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