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    Trump Increases Federal Law Enforcement Presence, Deploys National Guard In Nation's Capital

    New Trump Order Among 'Scariest Things I've Seen in US Politics,' Civil Rights Attorney Says

    The new order, he says, would essentially allow "random fascist vigilantes" to "sign up to be a Brownshirt" for Trump's militarized occupation forces.

    Stephen Prager
    Aug 26, 2025

    An executive order signed Monday by US President Donald Trump may permit "random fascist vigilantes" to help him crack down on protests across the country, according to one prominent civil rights lawyer.

    The new order, which comes amid wider concern about Trump's militarized takeover of Washington, DC, directs Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to ensure that each state's National Guard is equipped to "assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances and ensuring the public safety."

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    Poster of Trump saying "Not my dictator" held in front of Trump tower.

    Democrats Are Delusional: Trump Will Try to Stay in Power

    I laugh at the thought of him making way for Vice President JD Vance, whom he clearly despises—and often humiliates—let alone a Democrat. No, he won’t make way for anyone.

    Christopher Impiglia
    Feb 02, 2025

    This piece has been updated with edits from the author.

    Despite everything U.S. President Donald Trump has said and done, Democrats are still delusional.

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    Trump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election

    Trump’s Terrifying Pardons: Egocentric, Incompetent Leadership Provokes Panic

    Individuals eager to overturn democratic institutions stand sanctioned, if not emboldened, to commit another violent insurrection.

    Alan M. Karbelnig
    Jan 30, 2025

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s flurry of executive orders rattled nerves, elevating the tension levels of many Americans. On his first day in office, he pardoned the January 6 rioters, withdrew from the Paris climate agreement, transferred 1,500 military personnel to the southern border, and began mass deportations. Each of his leadership behaviors rings their own unique alarms. But in the interest of brevity, I’ll explore only the impact of the pardons.

    Trump promised to screen those prosecuted for the seriousness of those January 6 crimes—at least during the weeks prior to taking office. Nonetheless, on his fateful first day, Trump issued blanket pardons for all of the approximately 1,600 individuals involved in the insurrection. One-third of those cases involved “assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement.” Trump wiped the insurrection’s criminality clean, issuing “a full, complete, and unconditional pardon” to those prosecuted; he also commuted the sentences of those already serving prison time. A few cases involved brutal violence, and several others sedition.

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