President Trump has mobilized 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines in California amidst immigration protest turmoil. This unusual use of military force on domestic soil has raised alarms, with California's Governor Gavin Newsom arguing it pushes the nation towards authoritarianism. Newsom believes other states might follow suit, risking democracy. The Pentagon’s Helene Cooper stressed that such deployments generally occur under state governance for natural disasters, casting doubt on the legality of Trump's intervention as the protests do not constitute an insurrection.
President Trump is pushing his powers to the limit by deploying thousands of National Guard troops and Marines in response to Los Angeles protests over immigration raids.
California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that Trump's actions are bringing the country to the precipice of authoritarianism and that other states will follow.
Helene Cooper noted that while National Guard often assists in local disasters, Trump's actions push legal boundaries, as active-duty forces are limited in domestic law enforcement.
Trump defended his deployment by claiming that Los Angeles would be burning if intervention had not occurred, highlighting the tension in assessing the situation.
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