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Jacson6

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4. The NG & Marines are not doing law enforcement. They are pulling guard duty at federal installations.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 01:29 PM

Jun 16

I'm no Trump apologist, but this distinction has to be clear so that people don't get confused. Eisenhower and LBJ federalized local State guards and the courts have upheld their actions.

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This week could signal the end of American democracy? [View all] kentuck Jun 16 OP

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The NG & Marines are not doing law enforcement. They are pulling guard duty at federal installations. Jacson6 Jun 16 #4

But Trump is no Eisenhower or LBJ... kentuck Jun 16 #6

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