The 4-Year Grudge Behind Trump's Invasion of California
Briefly

The article discusses the overreaction by the MAGA right, specifically through the actions of figures like Dan Bongino and President Trump, to protests in California against ICE raids. As protests remained small in scale, Trump mobilized thousands of National Guard troops and Marines, despite Governor Newsom's opposition. This heavy-handed response appears to be a strategic move to utilize state power for propaganda, reflecting the administration's broader goals and the political atmosphere surrounding immigration issues.
This unhinged response to the LA-area protests reflects a cynical MAGA strategy to leverage state power for police actions that serve propaganda purposes.
Trump's mobilization of 2,000 National Guard troops defies California's Governor, citing that such force is overkill for protests gathering minimal crowds.
Read at The Nation
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