Trump Deploys Troops to Los Angeles Amid Escalating Unrest

President Trump is intensifying his authoritarian approach during his second term by invoking emergency powers and deploying troops to cities like Los Angeles to suppress protests, actions reminiscent of his earlier rhetoric and plans to use state-backed military force against American citizens. He has fabricated crises, such as the immigration situation and fentanyl influx, to justify extraordinary executive actions, despite courts repeatedly ruling these moves illegal. This strategy reflects a broader campaign of grievance and retribution, as seen in his efforts to restore Columbus Day and target perceived enemies, fueling a sense of injustice among his supporters. His confrontations extend to political figures like New York Attorney General Letitia James, a persistent adversary investigating him amid a hostile political climate empowered by his loyalists. Analysts warn that the American democracy is at a critical juncture, with Trump’s maneuvers threatening to erode institutional checks and balance, likening the situation to a drowning person panicking and pulling others down. The rising authoritarian tide and manufactured crises underscore a deliberate attempt to consolidate power, provoke conflict, and undermine democratic norms in the United States.