Some More News Even More News: Donald Trump Sends Troops to Portland and Brands Opposition As Domestic Terrorists - EVEN MORE NEWS
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Sep 30, 2025 The hosts tackle the tragic mass shootings linked to veterans, sparking a discussion on the complexities of PTSD and gun violence. They critique Trump's broad labeling of dissent as domestic terrorism and explore the potential implications for free speech. The chaotic decision to send troops to Portland is examined, highlighting political theater versus real solutions. They also dive into the indictment of James Comey, discussing its strategic significance in the current political climate and the risks of misinformation shaping public narrative.
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Veteran Status And Recent Shootings
- Two mass shootings over the weekend were carried out by 40-year Iraq war veterans, raising questions about veteran trauma and violence links.
- Hosts note motives are unclear but suggest veteran status may matter when considering causes and prevention.
Vague Terror Labels Enable Broad Targeting
- The hosts describe the domestic terrorism language in Trump's order as intentionally broad and vague to let authorities label many dissenting views as extremist.
- They warn that such vagueness lets the administration retroactively target protesters, immigrants, and critics.
Policy Disagreement Framed As Extremism
- The executive order conflates dissenting political views (anti-capitalism, anti-Christianity, migration support) with violent extremism.
- Hosts stress this blurs protest and policy disagreement into punishable offense categories.