All In with Chris Hayes 'MAGA civil war': See Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson brawl over Iran
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Jun 19, 2025 
This discussion features Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat Senator from Maryland, and Ro Khanna, a Congressman from California, both vocal critics of presidential overreach. They delve into the concerning implications of potential military action against Iran without congressional approval. The guests highlight the constitutional authority surrounding military engagements and the utilitarian implications of a president acting unilaterally. The escalating MAGA infighting reveals deeper tensions regarding military policy and accountability.
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Militarized Federal Police Intimidation
- Federal troops deployed in U.S. cities like Los Angeles are primarily used to intimidate citizens and reshape American governance.
- Militarized forces, often indistinguishable from the military, conduct raids and arrests, normalizing a police state-style presence.
Defense Secretary Dodges Protest Questions
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth avoids accountability for potentially deploying troops to suppress protests against executive orders.
- Past orders to shoot protesters in the legs were criticized but now denied or ignored, eroding military apolitical stance.
ICE's Authoritarian Raids on Civilians
- ICE and Border Patrol agents conduct heavily militarized raids in civilian settings, disrupting communities and instilling fear.
- Such actions reflect an authoritarian approach that mobilizes militarized law enforcement against American residents.