Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump suggested using military force against domestic opponents, labeling them as 'bad' and 'sick.' His comments came during a Fox News interview, where he expressed a willingness to mobilize the National Guard or military, particularly in response to protests against his immigration policies. After these protests erupted in Los Angeles, Trump sent troops to the city, primarily to guard federal buildings, but the situation has raised alarms among local political leaders and highlighted tensions regarding law enforcement and military presence in domestic affairs.
Trump did not specify what it was he didn't want to let happen, only that he regarded domestic political adversaries as a national security threat worthy of military response.
The reality of Trump sending thousands of National Guard troops and US Marines into LA has not matched his rhetoric, yet the shock may have dulled by headlines from the Middle East.
His administration's heavy-handed immigration sweeps targeting workers have fueled protests, illustrating a significant divide between his policies and public sentiment.
The deployment continues to unnerve California's political leaders, raising concerns about the militarization of domestic policing.
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