Trump, California and National Guard
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President Trump has expanded domestic use of the armed forces, testing the limits on involving troops at protests and the border.
Donald Trump's move to send National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid unrest over his immigration policies has given new weight to a lingering question: How far can a president go in using the military to quell domestic disturbances?
Hegseth was met with questions and criticism Tuesday by lawmakers who pressed him about his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles.
Trump's effort to use the military to quell protests received pushback for his staff during his first administration. Now he's trying again.
Trump has caused a crisis in civil-military relations — one that could eventually threaten democracy’s foundations.
The president said Los Angeles protesters were "met with a very heavy force" that helped to quieten pockets of violence.
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Al Jazeera on MSNTrump promises ‘unforgettable’ military parade in DC, but who is it for?Spectacle marking Army anniversary – coinciding with Trump’s birthday – comes amid military response to US protests.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight years after President Donald Trump was dazzled by a grand military parade down the Champs-Élysées in Paris, he is finally getting a chance to try to top the spectacle.