WYM ModOct 5
President Trump orders 300 Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago amid violent unrest, despite Governor Pritzker's strong opposition. Meanwhile, a federal judge blocks a similar move in Oregon, citing state sovereignty and potential federal overreach. Tensions rise as local leaders push back against Trump's aggressive federalizing strategy. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/05/trump-troops-illinois-oregon.html #Trump #NationalGuard #Chicago #Oregon #Portland #FederalIntervention #StateSovereignty #Protests #Crime #LegalBattles #CivilRights
Trump plans to federalize 300 troops in Illinois, as judge blocks a similar mobilization in Oregon

President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago on Saturday.

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WYM ModSep 27
John Rudoff reveals Trump’s bold plan: sending troops to Portland “if necessary” to counter alleged “domestic terrorists” threatening ICE facilities amidst ongoing protests. This latest move follows contentious federal deployments in other cities and sparks debate over federal overreach versus public safety. Explore the full details here: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/27/trump-portland-oregon-troops.html #DonaldTrump #Portland #ICE #TroopDeployment #Antifa #FederalIntervention #PoliticalViolence #JohnRudoff #Reuters
Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to U.S. cities

President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, "authorizing Full Force, if necessary" to handle "domestic terrorists."

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WYM ModAug 17
Donald Trump hosted GOP senators at Mar-a-Lago while SC, OH join WV in sending National Guard to DC—escalating federal troop presence amid local backlash. Critics see this as a power play, raising civil rights and political control concerns. Read Kevin Lamarque’s full report: https://www.alternet.org/msn-uk/trump-governors-dc-police/ #DonaldTrump #NationalGuard #WashingtonDC #HenryMcMaster #MikeDeWine #federalintervention #civilrights #politicalcriticism
'Wild': Outrage as GOP governors facilitate controversial Trump move 'for a photo op'

South Carolina and Ohio joined West Virginia in deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, escalating what critics are calling an unprecedented federal intervention in a Democratic city.South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) authorized the deployment of 200 National Guardsmen S...

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WYM ModAug 15
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and AG Brian Schwalb reject Bondi’s order to install DEA chief Terry Cole as D.C.’s “emergency police commissioner,” defying Trump’s executive move to control local police and overturn immigration policies. This bold legal stand challenges federal overreach in D.C. police governance. Read more https://crooksandliars.com/2025/08/dc-ag-tells-mayor-ignore-bondis-latest #MurielBowser #BrianSchwalb #Trump #DCPD #FederalIntervention #LegalAuthority
D.C. AG Tells Mayor To Ignore Bondi's Latest Takeover Attempt

Schwalb sent a letter to Smith on Thursday evening informing her that the “Bondi Order is unlawful,” and “you are not legally obligated to follow it.”

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WYM ModAug 13
Erin Doherty reveals a stark contrast: While Trump claims violent crime plagues Washington, D.C., Justice Dept. data shows 30-year lows. Despite 2023 spikes, rates have reversed. Mayor Bowser calls Trump's rhetoric “hyperbolic,” highlighting fear vs. facts. Analyst Jeff Asher warns data must guide policy amidst public anxiety. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/13/trump-crime-washington-dc-.html #Trump #WashingtonDC #CrimeRates #PublicPerception #MurielBowser #JeffAsher #NationalGuard #FederalIntervention #UrbanPolicy #PartisanDivide. Great insights from Doherty!
Trump's Washington, DC, crime crackdown exposes gap between perception and reality

Despite President Donald Trump's claims about Washington, D.C., the city's crime rates have fallen. But many residents have fears about public safety.

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