[ProtectOurFreedom]

I disagree. That's the indicative mood...or perhaps the imperative mood. In English grammar, a "mood" is a way verbs express the speaker’s attitude toward what they’re saying—whether it’s a fact, a possibility, a command, or something else. It’s not about emotions like happy or sad; it’s about how the verb frames the statement’s reality or intent. Think of it as a lens that shapes how the action or state is presented. English has three main moods:

• Indicative: For facts, statements, or questions about reality. It’s the default mood. Example: "She walks to school" or "Is he here?"—straightforward, grounded stuff.
• Subjunctive: For hypotheticals, wishes, or non-real scenarios. It’s less common but shows up in cases like "If I were you" (not a fact, just imagination) or "I insist that he go" (a demand, not a statement of what’s happening).
• Imperative: For commands, requests, or instructions. It’s direct and usually skips the subject: "Sit down" or "Please call me."

Moods come from older language systems (like Latin or Old English), where verbs changed form more obviously to signal these distinctions. In modern English, we rely more on helper words (like "if" or "would") or context, since our verb endings have simplified over time.

There are other "unofficial designated grammatical moods in English: Conditional, Interrogative, and Potential or Infinitive-like Uses.

[eastsider]

Subjunctive: … I insist that he go" (a demand, not a statement of what’s happening).

Wouldn’t this example apply to alexander_busek’s post?

[C]ritics and MAGA supporters demand she be tracked down and deported.

[alexander_busek]

I disagree. That's the indicative mood...or perhaps the imperative mood.

No, wrong! Let's again look at the original sentence:

Her shocking admission has sparked fury online as critics and MAGA supporters demand she is tracked down and deported.

That is most definitely and obviously the Indicative Mood, and is therefore incorrect!

In the Indicative Mood, the verb "to be" is conjugated as follows:

I am, you are, she/he/it is, they are, we are.

In the case at hand, however, "supporters" are demanding that something be done.

Do you see it now?

Further proof: According to Wikipedia:

Examples of the subjunctive in English are found in the sentences "I suggest that you be careful" and "It is important that she stay by your side."

See it now?

I suggest that you also consult the Wikipedia entry on the "Imperative Mood." (The Imperative and the Subjunctive are both irrealis moods, which might explain your confusion.) In English, the Imperative is used only in the Second Person. The "she" here is obviously an instance of the Third Person.

Q.E.D.

Regards,