THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Threat to Occupy Cities Takes Ominous Turn in Vile Fox News Hit
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Sep 2, 2025 Fox News provokes a chilling debate by suggesting the National Guard could be deployed in blue cities, with GOP senators showing unsettling support for this idea. The discussion raises concerns about the militarization of politics and the potential use of troops against constituents. Amidst this turmoil, Democrats struggle to find a strong response, revealing a disconnect in handling this heated issue. A media critic weighs in on public skepticism of Trump's law enforcement strategy, suggesting a deeper political challenge for Democrats.
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Partisan Motive Behind Troop Proposals
- Fox News prompted Republican senators to endorse deploying troops to "blue cities," revealing partisan intent behind the proposal.
- Jameson Foser says this shows Republicans aim to intimidate Democratic voters, not genuinely fight crime.
Blue Cities, Not High-Crime Areas
- Republican senators framed the idea as targeting "blue cities," focusing on Democratic-run areas rather than the highest-crime places.
- Foser argues this proves the proposal is about political intimidation, not public safety.
Limits Of Message Testing
- David Shore's memo urged Democrats to avoid engaging on this issue based on narrow message tests.
- Foser warns overreliance on micro-testing can mislead strategists about whether to engage major public threats.