The Playbook Podcast June 10, 2025: Federal forces flood L.A.
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Jun 10, 2025 Protests in Los Angeles heat up as President Trump deploys thousands of National Guard and Marines, prompting accusations of authoritarianism from California's governor. The unconventional views of HHS Secretary RFK Jr. on vaccines stir political tension. Amid rising chaos, the new Secretary of Defense faces challenges after entering the fray. The humorous dynamics of a political dinner also provide a light-hearted touch, contrasting the gravity of federal responses and public health debates.
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Federal Troops as Political Message
- The federal deployment in Los Angeles aims mainly for symbolic political messaging, not active military engagement.
- It's designed to create a clear contrast with Democrats, exploiting fears of lawlessness to bolster law-and-order politics.
Avoiding 2020 Unrest Repeat
- The White House intends the military presence, including Marines, as a warning to other cities against allowing riots.
- They want to avoid a repeat of the 2020 unrest by showing a strong federal response this time.
Trump's Urban Support Strategy
- President Trump seeks support from conservative city dwellers and tries to present himself as saving cities like Los Angeles.
- This aims to show Democrats as failing to control their cities, even appearing to earn some urban backing.