Trump Embraces Military Imagery as Troops Hit Streets
- President Donald Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles to address protests, despite opposition from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- Concerns regarding the legality of Trump's use of the Insurrection Act have arisen, with some experts questioning his authority to act against the state's wishes.
- Critics, including former National Security Adviser John Bolton, argue that Trump's military actions resemble authoritarian tactics and threaten civil liberties.
- Trump plans a military parade on June 14 to celebrate the Army's birthday, drawing criticism for resembling authoritarian displays.
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To Defeat Trump's Fascism, We Must Confront Militarism - Bucks County Beacon
Written by Christine Ahn and Leslie Cagan, Common Dreams President Trump’s deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles to quash peaceful demonstrations against brutal ICE raids is a wake up call. Now is the time to push back against this administration’s use of military violence against its own citizens to consolidate authoritarian power. As Trump threatens to arrest California Governor Newsom and unleash “troops eve…
The populist continues to establish an authoritarian regime in the heart of the United States.
The National Guard's mission to Los Angeles put many soldiers at ease. The military stop on Saturday, on the day of Trump's years, increases tension — and the risk of "politization" of the Armed Forces by the presidency.
Letter: Trump must recall his military wolves
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'Policing American streets': Oh no, Alyssa Farah Griffin just reminded Trump what the U.S. military is actually for
The View has a unique place in culture as a point of convergence for people with differing political views. Perhaps now more than ever, that function matters, especially as online platforms — for better or worse — quickly become echo chambers. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin took to X to warn Democrats against taking Trump’s bait in his legally questionable military deployment in LA. To understand Alyssa, you first need to understand her lore. Poli…
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