The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Faces Off with Newsom As Marines Head to L.A. | Bryan Cranston
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Jun 11, 2025 Bryan Cranston, the multi-award winning actor known for his iconic roles in Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle, joins the conversation to discuss his new film, “Everything’s Going To Be Great.” He shares behind-the-scenes stories about landing the legendary role of Walter White and his experiences working with Wes Anderson. The discussion also takes a playful turn as they explore the current political chaos in L.A., humorous banter over the bizarre rivalry between Trump and Newsom, and insights into the absurdities of acting and life.
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Trump's Military Escalation in L.A.
- President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and active-duty Marines to Los Angeles represents an unprecedented military escalation in a U.S. city.
- This aggressive move defies the California governor and raises serious legal and political concerns.
Posse Comitatus Act Limits Military Role
- Deploying active-duty military for domestic police functions risks violating the Posse Comitatus Act, a law that forbids such actions.
- This legal constraint underscores constitutional limits on presidential authority in domestic matters.
Inefficient Troop Deployment Criticized
- Many deployed National Guard troops have no assigned mission or responsibility in L.A., highlighting inefficiencies in the deployment.
- Governor Newsom challenges Trump's unilateral military deployments as unnecessary and poorly planned.