It’s about Trump trying to normalize the idea that he can send troops wherever he wants, whenever he wants — to intimidate communities, silence dissent, prevent peaceful protests, and lay the groundwork for martial law.
And let’s not forget, on January 6th, while a violent mob stormed the Capitol, Trump claimed he couldn’t deploy the National Guard in D.C. Now he’s suddenly able to? The hypocrisy is staggering.
What’s really happening here is simple: Trump is testing the limits of his authority and looking for ways to turn himself into a dictator. If we don’t push back now, we’re giving him the green light to keep going.