Letters from an American October 5, 2025
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Oct 6, 2025 Plans for military deployment to U.S. cities are unveiled, sparking concerns over legality and state sovereignty. The role of Stephen Miller in directing strikes and invoking presidential authority is examined, along with Trump’s controversial portrayal of Portland protests. A court ruling blocks the federalization of National Guard troops, leading to aggressive federal responses. Media misrepresentation and the administration's labeling of protests as terrorism further ignite tensions, while out-of-state troop deployments attempt to sidestep legal hurdles.
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Signal Chat Reveals Military Deployment Talk
- Anthony Salisbury's Signal chat about deploying the 82nd Airborne was photographed at a funeral and published by the Minnesota Star Tribune.
- The messages show senior aides discussing using an elite unit for domestic deployment without clear presidential sign-off.
Political Aides Driving Military Action
- Stephen Miller appears to be directing strikes and invoking the president to authorize force across multiple theaters.
- That pattern blurs lines of responsibility between political aides and formal military decision-making.
Perception Versus Reality Driving Orders
- Trump repeatedly described Portland as a war zone based on selective media and reports from aides.
- That perception drove public directives and calls for troop mobilization despite limited local violence.