For Trump, This Is a Dress Rehearsal

"President Trump has taken decisive steps to maintain control over law enforcement in Los Angeles, signaling political strategy over civil authority. By ordering the National Guard and Marines to handle protests against immigration enforcement, he frames such actions as an attempt to assert dominance over normal law enforcement procedures. These measures appear aimed at provoking disorder ahead of potential midterms in 2026, mirroring past efforts but more calculated this time. His administration, led by Mike Pompeo and his team, is described as susceptible to misuse of emergency powers, offering a wide array of tools for potential abuse."