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Donald Trump Uses Los Angeles Protests to Cement His Authority
- President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles amid protests, marking the first federal override of state authority since 1965.
- This action followed escalating protests with demonstrators clashing with police and was justified by Trump as a response to unrest, though critics called it an illegal power grab.
- More than 20 House Republicans, including Congressman Randy Weber, condemned the federalization of the Guard as a constitutional overreach, while California’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against the order.
- Polling data shows Trump’s favorability rose to 47.3% on June 10, partly driven by voters perceiving social breakdown, while experts note his actions reflect a broader authoritarian strategy that fuels division.
- This deployment and the related claims about protest violence suggest a political strategy to consolidate power, but legal challenges and public opposition indicate ongoing conflict over federal authority limits.
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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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