The Bulletin Troops in Portland, Commemorative Trump Coin, October 7th Remembrance
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Oct 7, 2025 Noah Rothman, a senior writer at National Review and author known for his insightful political commentary, dives into pressing issues surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict. He discusses Trump's controversial plan to deploy troops in Portland and assesses the societal implications of a commemorative Trump coin. Rothman explores the complexity of younger Americans' declining support for Israel, linking it to progressive influences. He also analyzes the potential for future peace in the region, highlighting challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape.
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Troop Deployments Threaten Constitutional Balance
- Deploying federal troops to U.S. cities risks unconstitutional overreach and undermines separation of powers.
- Mike Cosper warns Congress must reassert authority over military deployments to protect civil order.
Honor Troops, Push Congress To Act
- Respect and honor service members even when you oppose the mission they are ordered to carry out.
- Contact your congressional representatives to demand oversight before military force is used domestically.
Coin Reflects Broader Erosion Of Norms
- The proposed Trump commemorative coin fits a pattern of norm erosion and personalization of office.
- Mike Cosper sees it as small ethically but emblematic of broader declining norms in the presidency.
