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Related: About this forumTrump orders deployment of National Guard as protests escalate in Los Angeles - KCAL News
Trump has ordered 2,000 National Guardsmen be deployed to Los Angeles as the second day of protests over immigration operations in the city continues. - Aired on 06/07/2025.
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Trump orders deployment of National Guard as protests escalate in Los Angeles - KCAL News (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
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orangecrush
(24,925 posts)1. ...
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Pachamama
(17,275 posts)2. And so it begins...

OrlandoDem2
(2,854 posts)3. He wants to create chaos and then "respond" by declaring martial law.
You just watch.
benpollard
(240 posts)4. Next comes Martial Law
I don't think people are going to engage in violence against the National Guard for the sake of illegal immigrants, but Trump is counting on violence so he can take it to the next level. If he declares Martial Law, there will be massive protests but hopefully, no violence.
Rhiannon12866
(235,734 posts)5. I remember the violence by TFG's troops during his last administration
I remember watching MSNBC coverage and saw Ali Velshi get hit in the leg by a rubber bullet.
ILikePie92
(133 posts)6. Is this MTG?
Martial Law......martial law. Like martial arts. Martial.
Not trying to be a dick, it's my flaw that causes this usage to bother me so no offense intended.
benpollard
(240 posts)7. Thanks for pointing that out!
I was thinking it was named after some guy named Marshall.