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Donald Trump Uses Los Angeles Protests to Cement His Authority
- In 2025, amidst widespread protests across Los Angeles and multiple other cities, President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to California without the consent of the state government.
- Trump overstepped legal authority by federalizing the National Guard, a rare move not requested or supported by California officials, sparking claims of unconstitutional power grabs.
- Demonstrators clashed with police amid widespread unrest that indirectly caused the deaths of five officers and prompted official criticism of Trump’s law-and-order claims.
- Polling data showed Trump’s favorability at 47.3% in June, while he described protesters as 'troublemakers and insurrectionists,' and California’s attorney general sued to block his orders.
- The deployment signals a test of presidential power over states and could normalize military use against civilians, raising concerns about authoritarianism and erosion of democratic norms.
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There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Donald Trump - Washington Examiner
The Left has gone apoplectic because a Republican president has finally stood up to their violent activism. For decades, the Left has used organized violent demonstrations and domestic terrorism to bully conservatives and Republicans to influence public opinion, pressure political decisions, and manipulate legislative actions. For the most part, their bullying has worked. Democrats have used protests and riots to create havoc, and Republicans we…
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