Trump Orders Mass Internment of “Bronies” in Controversial Re-Education Camps
February 11, 2025
In a sweeping executive order signed late last night, President Donald J. Trump has mandated the forced internment of all adult male fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic—commonly known as “bronies”—in what the administration is calling “Brony Re-Education Camps.” The move, unprecedented in modern American history, has sparked fierce debate but has also received surprising bipartisan support.
The executive order, titled the National Masculinity Restoration Act, directs federal agencies to identify and detain self-identified bronies, whom the White House has labeled as “a subversive and degenerate threat to American values.” The Department of Homeland Security has already begun operations to round up individuals fitting the criteria, with reports of large-scale raids in urban centers such as Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco.
Praise from Across the Aisle
Despite initial concerns that the move would be met with widespread backlash, prominent politicians from both major parties have expressed support. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) defended the measure, stating, “For too long, these so-called ‘bronies’ have weakened the moral fabric of our nation. This administration is taking bold steps to restore order.”
Even Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), a long-time progressive voice, issued a surprising statement in favor of the camps. “Look, I have spent my career fighting for working-class Americans,” Sanders said at a press conference. “But I cannot, in good conscience, defend grown men watching a children’s show about pastel-colored ponies. There are bigger battles to fight.”
Former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama also lent their support. Bush called the move “an important step in the War on Terror 2.0,” while Obama, in a rare public statement, acknowledged that “sometimes, you just have to let some things go.”
Inside the Camps
Reports from inside the camps—officially designated as “Brony Re-Education Camps—paint a grim picture. Leaked documents suggest that detainees are subjected to intense military-style training, forced exposure to action movies and contact sports, and mandatory readings of The Art of War. Confiscated My Little Pony merchandise is publicly burned in ceremonial bonfires.
“I don’t even know what’s real anymore,” said one anonymous detainee in a letter smuggled out of a camp in Nevada. “I just wanted to watch a show about friendship. Now, I’m being forced to memorize quotes from Clint Eastwood movies and lift weights for six hours a day.”
International and Public Reaction
World leaders have remained mostly silent, though Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a weak condemnation, calling the move “concerning” but stopping short of any action. Meanwhile, public opinion within the U.S. appears mixed. A recent snap poll by Gallup found that 62% of Americans support the measure, with a majority of respondents agreeing that “grown men watching children’s cartoons is un-American.”
However, some activists are pushing back. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed an emergency lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the executive order is unconstitutional. “This is a blatant violation of civil liberties,” said ACLU spokesperson Rachel Meyer. “And quite frankly, it’s insane.”
What Comes Next?
The White House has remained firm in its stance, with Press Secretary Stephen Miller stating that this is “only the first step in a larger cultural correction.” Sources within the administration suggest that additional measures could target anime fans, furries, and individuals who post excessive memes online.
For now, as thousands of bronies face uncertain futures behind barbed wire, the nation watches to see how far this unprecedented policy will go.
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