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Senator Schatz argues that Donald Trump is ruling like a dictator by mobilizing the National Guard into cities like Portland and Chicago against the objections of governors and mayors. This is evidenced by threats to jail J.B. Pritzker and the mayor of Chicago, and the indictment of James Comey.
The governor of Illinois is alleging an unconstitutional invasion by the federal government as President Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act to justify the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago.
Protests have erupted in various cities, including Portland and Chicago, in response to Trump's immigration policies and military deployments.
Trump's deployment of troops to Portland is part of a broader strategy to portray Democratic-led cities as chaotic and in need of federal intervention.
The deployment of the National Guard in Portland is part of a broader strategy to protect federal facilities and employees amid ongoing protests.
The Trump administration claims that the National Guard is needed in Chicago to support ICE agents and protect ICE facilities, as part of Operation Midway Blitz targeting illegal immigration.
Trump's government is moving ahead with a broader war against immigrants, Democratic voters, and Americans in cities. This includes deploying troops to Portland and other areas.
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is escalating, with National Guard deployments causing tension in cities like Chicago and Portland.
The deployment of federal troops to Portland is seen as a political move to portray a message of law and order, targeting a liberal city with a Democratic governor.
Trump's broader war against immigrants and Democratic voters includes deploying troops to cities like Portland, which he claims are under attack by domestic terrorists.