Iran’s fatal assaults on American troops and civilians have lasted over 30 years.
As the U.S. considers its future involvement in the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, many officials have reflected on Iran’s long history of targeting Americans globally, which spans about four decades. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas remarked that Iran has essentially waged a continuous war against the U.S., Israel, and the rest of the […]
Mayor Brandon Johnson cautions Trump not to send federal troops to enforce immigration laws in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Raises Concerns Over Potential Federal Forces On Monday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed his worries about the potential deployment of federal forces in the city, relating to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. He described the move as unconstitutional and hinted at the possibility of legal challenges. During a press conference at city hall, […]
Sen. Cotton supports sending troops to Los Angeles during anti-ICE protests
Senator Tom Cotton faced questions on Sunday from CBS host Margaret Brennan regarding his past statements advocating for military support in response to unrest in Los Angeles. Brennan pointed out that Cotton had previously supported President Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops and active-duty Marines to California, labeling the situation an acute threat and […]
Trump has the constitutional authority to use troops against violent protesters.
Protests Erupt Across the Country Amid Rising Tensions On Saturday, a “day of rebellion” was declared by supporters of the Trump administration, drawing protests in numerous cities and towns. While citizens have the right to express their discontent with government policies, there’s a line when protests escalate into violence. In such situations, President Donald Trump […]
Newsom criticizes $134M for federal troops as California spends billions on undocumented immigrants
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have criticized President Trump over the financial burden of deploying troops, suggesting that the costs are significantly less than what taxpayers spend on undocumented immigrants in the state. Bass described the troop deployment as “an absolute embarrassing use of taxpayer dollars that could actually help […]
Ex-LAPD chief: Deploying troops to address protests should always be a final option.
Former LAPD chief Michelle Moore has raised concerns about President Trump’s decision to send military forces to Los Angeles. In an op-ed published on the New York Times, she described this move as “conflicting with our democratic principles” and “tactically unhealthy.” Moore discovered that a federal judge’s ruling on the deployment of the National Guard […]
Cuomo says he prevented Trump from deploying troops to NYC during the George Floyd protests.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently stated that President Donald Trump never dispatched the National Guard to New York City during the violent George Floyd protests in 2020 because Cuomo personally advised him against it. These remarks were made during one of the two significant Democratic debates for the New York City mayoral race. […]
Pete Hegseth supports sending troops to address anti-ICE protests
Hegseth Backs Troop Deployment Amid LA Protests On Tuesday and Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke before Congress, supporting President Donald Trump’s choice to send troops to Los Angeles in light of escalating anti-ICE protests. The riots had been ongoing for nearly a week, prompting Trump to deploy Marines and National Guard units to the […]
Democrat comments on Trump sending troops: ‘He seeks attention’
Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif) has criticized President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles amidst ongoing protests related to actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE). Gomez, who serves California’s 34th Congressional District, which encompasses parts of Los Angeles, responded on Wednesday to whether the administration intends to reinstate the National […]
Kimmel criticizes ‘mentally ill’ Trump for deploying troops to LA protests
Kimmel Critiques Trump’s Response to Protests in LA Comedian Jimmy Kimmel, speaking to audiences recently, clarified that there were “no riots outside” amid the protests in Los Angeles. He criticized President Trump for sending troops to the city to handle the demonstrations, which Trump labeled as destructive. Over 700 Marines were deployed to Los Angeles […]