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LastLiberal in PalmSprings

(13,220 posts)
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 05:40 AM Jun 9

Donald Trump warns 'we are going to have troops everywhere' after ICE protests [View all]

Source: The Daily Express

President Donald Trump warned there will be "troops everywhere" when asked if he will take more action if protests, like those in LA, continue to rage.

In a directive Saturday, Trump invoked a legal provision allowing him to deploy federal service members when there is ”a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.”

"We are going to have troops everywhere," Trump said after touching down on Air Force One in New Jersey on Sunday. "We are not going to let this happen to our country."
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On Saturday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids intensified in the area following demonstrations at a federal detention center, where police used tear gas and flash-bangs and detained a union leader.

Border Patrol agents donned riot gear and gas masks as they stood watch outside an industrial park in Paramount, releasing tear gas among the crowd of onlookers and demonstrators who lined the sidewalks, some heckling the officers while filming the scene on their phones.

Read more: https://www.the-express.com/news/politics/174229/donald-trump-national-guard-insurrection-fears



Step One: Take over the biggest city in the most populus state.

Step Two: Have your "border czar" arrest the governor and/or mayor if they get in the way.

Repeat for each Blue state.

Having a huge military parade to celebrate yourself.
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He's creating the perception The Wizard Jun 9 #1
That is the EXACT reason Mossfern Jun 9 #12
The Man-baby's response to TACO? thought crime Jun 9 #20
Yes, he does. BlueKentuckyGirl Jun 9 #23
It's not nice to accuse penises of being ugly. yellow dahlia Jun 9 #30
One purpose of the parade is to warn Americans what they are up against if they cross him. Irish_Dem Jun 9 #2
Perhaps, the whole fucking parade thing will backfire yugely. Magoo48 Jun 9 #5
We can hope. Irish_Dem Jun 9 #8
fascist asshole is a fascist asshole LymphocyteLover Jun 9 #3
There are many of the generals who have been vocal about him. hamsterjill Jun 9 #4
Reminds me of the "Jade Helm 15" conspiracy theories thought crime Jun 9 #19
Oh, yes. I remember Jade Helm hamsterjill Jun 9 #22
Quick... someone blame a few non-U.S. flags for this nonsense! Torchlight Jun 9 #6
I did just that two minutes ago. Mossfern Jun 9 #13
Yep, he's dense, but the sheer #s of people out protesting him have made him aware Attilatheblond Jun 9 #15
Logic relies on facts. The Wizard Jun 10 #34
So much for Republicans being anti-socialist DFW Jun 9 #7
Civil war is what he wants. twodogsbarking Jun 9 #9
Civil war is what he'll get. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 9 #10
Descend on his parade. Historic NY Jun 9 #11
Not a good idea Mossfern Jun 9 #14
Everywhere progree Jun 9 #16
It would have been nice if the Daily Express had... LudwigPastorius Jun 9 #17
Here's a link with words from the horse's mouth uppityperson Jun 9 #24
Thanks, but I was looking for the memorandum... LudwigPastorius Jun 9 #31
He should pray Dan Jun 9 #18
The Commander in Chief has chosen an enemy. It's US civilians. Good night and fucking good luck. n/t Evolve Dammit Jun 9 #21
If our military were to uphold their oaths, they would and should overthrow him for that statement. But I'm not holding Karasu Jun 9 #25
I can't wait till President AOC does this Renew Deal Jun 9 #26
Go ahead YoshidaYui Jun 9 #27
Where the F was he when the Capital was attacked? Firestorm49 Jun 9 #28
🤔 Gee but it keeps happening when you're POTUS underpants Jun 9 #29
If trump imposes Marshall Law then constitution is suspended? AlexSFCA Jun 9 #32
It's "martial law," although "marshall law" is a common mistake. It sounds more logical. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 10 #33
Easier said than done Nonnia Bisnez Jun 10 #35
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