The Rachel Maddow Show Governor serves Trump a dose of reality over bizarre Portland military deployment
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Sep 30, 2025 
Mikie Sherrill, a U.S. Congresswoman and Navy veteran, discusses the troubling unauthorized release of her military records by the Trump administration. She expresses concern over the rising weaponization of personal data in politics. Meanwhile, Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek tackles the federal troop deployment in Portland, defending local authority and dispelling Trump's misconceptions about the city's safety. Kotek emphasizes the need for accurate information while highlighting her state's commitment to public safety without military intervention.
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Newark Arrest Appears Directed From Washington
- Footage shows federal agents handcuffing Newark's mayor on apparent orders from Washington rather than local cause.
- The incident illustrates federal intervention being used as a political play rather than routine law enforcement.
Record And Report Federal Misconduct
- Document and share incidents of federal agents' misconduct when you encounter them.
- Use phones to record, request badge numbers, and post evidence to public platforms.
Federal Data Used As Political Targeting
- The Trump administration has used federal data (mortgage, IRS, SSA) to target political opponents and immigrants.
- This pattern raises systemic privacy and abuse-of-power concerns across agencies.