The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series Trump Calls in the Marines for California's Protests || Peter Zeihan
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Jun 19, 2025 Protests in Los Angeles are heating up as military involvement escalates in response to immigration actions. The podcast delves into the implications of deploying National Guard and Marines, raising questions about legal boundaries. It also discusses the potential state of emergency declaration in California and its impact on local governance. With parallels drawn to a popular movie, the conversation underscores the complex dynamics between military and civil situations in an increasingly charged atmosphere.
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Legal Grounds for Federal Enforcement
- Donald Trump legally can send federal forces to enforce immigration laws in hostile localities.
- The administration targets known congregations of illegal immigrants for arrests, increasing enforcement visibility.
Judicial Support for Federal Action
- Courts likely favor federal law enforcement powers over local objections in immigration enforcement.
- Congressional action is the probable check on presidential emergency declarations, though no appetite exists now.
Protests as Political Strategy
- California protests are relatively small and less violent than expected given political tensions.
- Trump might be provoking issues to politically weaken California's powerful economy.