Geopolitical Economy Report Trump sends military to repress protests in Los Angeles: US empire's tactics come home
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Jun 11, 2025 In a shocking turn of events, the U.S. military was deployed in Los Angeles to suppress protests against ICE's treatment of immigrants. The episode probes the troubling militarization of police forces and highlights the hypocrisy of U.S. immigration policies. Insights reveal how the Trump administration's tactics reflect a broader pattern of oppression, with immigrants being unfairly scapegoated amid rising economic inequality. Discussions also touch on the implications of U.S. political actions abroad, revealing the empire's tactics coming home.
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Trump Militarizes LA Protests
- Donald Trump deployed 700 Marines and 2,000 National Guard members to repress immigrant protests in Los Angeles.
- This sparked a political crisis and a lawsuit from California's governor for illegal militarization.
Empire's Tactics Return Home
- Repressive tactics used by the U.S. empire abroad eventually come home to the U.S.
- Police militarization surges when soldiers return from overseas wars, increasing domestic repression.
Private Prisons Profit from Repression
- Private prison companies profit massively from U.S. government's repressive immigration policies.
- GeoGroup stock more than doubled shortly after Trump's election due to expected increased detentions.