Senate Democrat on Trump sending troops to Portland: ‘Stay the hell out’
So, it seems like a Senate Democrat, and really, who can blame them, is sending a very clear message to the former president: “Stay the hell out.” The situation in Portland, with federal troops deployed, is understandably raising a lot of red flags. The core of the concern is pretty obvious: why are federal troops being sent into a city, and what’s the justification? It’s hard to shake the feeling that something about this just isn’t right.
The GOP, supposedly the party of small government, seems to be embracing the idea of martial law.… Continue reading
The recent deployment of federal troops in Washington, D.C., and Trump’s potential expansion to other cities, including Chicago, reflects a militarized approach to law enforcement. Despite no clear need for heavy military vehicles, as evidenced by a red-light-running incident involving an armored vehicle, the occupation has been met with significant opposition from residents who cite concerns about safety and a lack of focus on actual crime. Moreover, the administration’s actions, such as the arrest of an individual for public marijuana use, while also seemingly prioritizing aesthetic changes over effective solutions, and threats of further federal control, have raised questions about the motivations behind this approach. As such, officials in other cities, like Chicago, are already pushing back against these threats, viewing them as a power grab rather than a legitimate effort to improve safety.
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President Donald Trump suggested that federal troops could be deployed to San Francisco to address the city’s issues. He cited San Francisco, alongside other Democrat-led cities, as being “destroyed” by Democratic leadership, particularly regarding crime. However, Mayor Daniel Lurie responded that crime rates in San Francisco have been declining for years. Furthermore, a report from the Council on Criminal Justice confirms a nationwide decrease in offenses in major U.S. cities.
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Following a recent event in Washington D.C., Donald Trump deployed federal troops, a move that has drawn criticism for its contrast with his response during the January 6th Capitol riot. Former D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone accused Trump of hypocrisy, highlighting that the president did not act to bring in the National Guard on January 6th, but is now focused on creating the “optics of an occupying force” through federal agents. Fanone disputes Trump’s claims of a rising crime wave and believes this deployment is not about protecting the city’s residents but creating a specific image. Fanone called on law enforcement officers to resign from their positions if they were being co-opted by the Trump administration for immoral, unethical, or unconstitutional actions.
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Since June 7, President Trump ordered the deployment of thousands of federal troops to Los Angeles, ostensibly to protect federal functions and personnel. Despite the substantial presence of over 5,000 National Guard soldiers and Marines, their activities have been limited, including a single temporary detainment, and primarily involved guarding federal buildings. Local officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, criticized the deployment as an unnecessary militarization, particularly given the relatively peaceful nature of the protests. This deployment has raised concerns about the misuse of federal funds, potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, and the blurring of lines between military and civilian law enforcement, as well as sparking apprehension among some of the troops involved.
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The Trump administration further federalized approximately 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, bringing the total to 4,100, under Title 10 authority, citing the need to protect federal assets. These troops, from the 49th Military Police Brigade, will not engage in civilian law enforcement. This action follows a court challenge by Governor Newsom, who argues the deployment is unnecessary political theater, diverting troops from other critical duties. A federal appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court order returning control of the troops to the state.
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