THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent “Disturbing”: Trump’s Threat to Use Troops in Cities Just Got Darker
Jun 10, 2025
Barbara McQuade, a former federal prosecutor and author of "Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America," delves into Trump's alarming decision to call in military troops amid protests in California. She highlights the legal tensions between Trump and Governor Newsom, who is suing to stop this move. McQuade questions the frightening trend of political arrests and the implications of federal overreach on domestic law enforcement. Her insights reveal a critical examination of whether America is passing or failing the test of rule of law.
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Trump's Illegal National Guard Deployment
- Trump's order to deploy National Guard in LA bypassed California's governor, breaking legal protocol.
- This aggressive override reflects a misuse of presidential power with serious process violations.
Misuse of Insurrection Powers
- The violence described in LA protests does not meet the legal definition of rebellion.
- Trump is using broad discretion but lacks justification, risking inflaming tensions instead of calming them.
Political Motives Behind Troop Threat
- Trump's threat to send Marines appears more political posturing than a genuine plan.
- His talk of military intervention likely aims to score political points rather than ensure public safety.
