This Is a Power Grab, Not a Peacekeeping Mission: Trump’s Federalization of the California Guard Is a Constitutional Crisis in Combat Boots

When a president sends in troops over the objections of a state’s governor, it’s not about law and order—it’s about control. Welcome to the next stage of Trump’s authoritarian crusade.

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Jun 09, 2025
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By Dr. John Petrone

To follow up on my previous post, what Donald Trump just did in California isn’t law enforcement. It’s not security. It’s not “border protection,” and it damn sure isn’t patriotism…

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