Trump Visits Fort Bragg Amid Immigration Protest Military Deployment

President Donald Trump plans to speak at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Tuesday to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, joining Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, service members, and veterans for the event. Trump has also promoted this anniversary as the occasion for a military parade in Washington, D.C., scheduled for Saturday, coinciding with his 79th birthday, featuring thousands of troops, vehicles, and aircraft. Concurrently, Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles to suppress immigration-related protests, a move opposed by California Governor Gavin Newsom and challenged through a lawsuit alleging federal overreach and violation of state sovereignty. The deployment has intensified tensions, with protesters blocking freeways and causing unrest, while Trump insists on a strong military presence to maintain order. Fort Bragg, the headquarters for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, recently restored its historic name after being renamed Fort Liberty, underscoring ongoing debates about military legacy. Overall, Trump's use of military force domestically highlights his administration's emphasis on leveraging armed forces for internal security goals amid political controversy.