Trump mobilizing up to 1,700 National Guard troops in 19 states in crime crackdown
www.the-independent.com
Deployments reportedly set to take place largely in Republican-controlled states

The Trump administration reportedly plans to mobilize up to 1,700 National Guard troops across 19 states in the coming weeks to support its immigration and anti-crime crackdowns, a dramatic expansion of the controversial operation that’s seen federal agents and Guard troops carrying out activities across Washington, D.C.

The troops, who will largely be activated across Republican-controlled states, will serve in support of the administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, as well as other law enforcement priorities, according to comment from unnamed Pentagon officials and documents obtained by Fox News.

  • DaddleDew@lemmy.world
    72·
    1 month ago

    It’s paint by numbers dictatorship. They’re literally going through a checklist of how to instill a dictatorship.

  • Zier@fedia.io
    34·
    1 month ago

    President is using American military to invade America as per putin’s instructions.

  • hemmes@lemmy.worldEnglish
    32·
    1 month ago

    There is no crime problem (relatively). Just like there is no migrant problem.

    But you know what would bring crime down? Equality.

  • kennedy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    29·
    1 month ago

    Not to be paranoid but I have a strange feeling that he’s not leaving after his term is over. This national guard thing might go wrong with people fighting against it then someone will get shot/die and it will be used as a way to gain even more control (like what happened in South Korea minus the better outcome). Or he is going to start a war as a way to stay in power.

    • PolarKraken@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      5·
      1 month ago

      Mark my words, they are hoping and expecting reactions, from this especially, but from everything they do.

      The actual accelerationists, the ones who mean it, who aren’t cosplaying on the weekends, and who actually have the means to achieve it - are in the White House. Every new instability they cause, and every single violent act from anyone of any stripe, contributes to the chaotically ramped up, militarized, unhinged climate that they precisely want for the next election cycle.

      It’s been less than a year. You’re not being paranoid - naive, if anything. You and everyone else should start preparing for the worst - they are really going to try it, and we’ve seen very little opposition from the rest of the US government(s).

  • LovingHippieCat@lemmy.world
    27·
    1 month ago

    Since noone is posting it, here’s a list of the states:

    Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming

    So almost entirely red states that went for trump. I live in one of these states right next to an Air Force base. It’ll be terrifying if I go to some places this or next weekend and happen to see National Guard. Fucking nuts.

    • Fredselfish@lemmy.world
      3·
      1 month ago

      Glad but shocked Oklahoma isn’t on that list. Let’s hope this fails miserably and instead expands to my state. Exactly what’s his plans on feeding and housing these guards? In LA they had to sleep on the street and had no food. We need to call our Congressmen and demand they put a stop to this bullshit.

  • painteddoggie@lemmy.world
    17·
    1 month ago

    So who else is convinced the only possible decent future for yourself and your family is to leave the US? I hate myself for even being capable of considering that option, but really, what can I do to change the course of history? Can I change the course for my family?

    • 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍@lemmy.world
      19·
      1 month ago

      My partner and I left the first chance we could. No regrets. In addition to our own personal safety (queer, trans, PoC, immigrant), life is just so much more enjoyable outside the US. Even if you disregard the Nazi takeover, the country is like 50 years behind any other developed nation. There’s no public transit, there’s no health care, education is dead, the food and water are slowly poisoning everyone, and half the country is violently opposed to behaving as a society.

      I know it’s not a realistic option for everyone but for anyone who might have the means but is on the fence about it, it’s worth it. The other side really is greener. The easiest paths out are through work, education, or family

      • PalmTreeIsBestTree@lemmy.world
        8·
        1 month ago

        I’m trapped here dawg. No way out because I don’t have the family, nor education, nor job to get out. I’m going to fight in Civil War 2….I guess.

      • painteddoggie@lemmy.world
        3·
        1 month ago

        Thanks for the encouragement. I’m glad it’s working out well for you. And you’re right, regardless of the fascism going on right now, america is not a “developed” nation. It’s 5 corporations in a trench coat shaking down the rest of us every single day and its been that way for quite a while. Got any tips or things you wish someone would have told you before you moved?

        • 𝕱𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍@lemmy.world
          3·
          1 month ago

          Got any tips or things you wish someone would have told you before you moved?

          Moving internationally is fucking difficult

          1. It helps to have a mailing address in the country, ideally one that isn’t a PO Box. If you know someone, you might be able to use theirs, otherwise look at services like UPS.

          2. Get rid of as much as you can before moving. My partner and I went through everything we had and got rid of about half. Shipping is expensive. I also imported my car which was a whole bucket of bureaucracy.

          3. A storage unit is handy to have before you have an apartment

          4. If the place has universal health care as any developed nation should, you probably won’t be able to get on it right away. You’ll need insurance in the meantime. Thankfully insurance isn’t always as bad of a scam as it is in the states.

          You’re basically reestablishing your life from scratch while slowly shutting down a past life. You’ll need to transfer your finances over, shut down utilities, etc. The first 6 months after leaving are going to be difficult and you will be stressed out of your mind. Be kind to yourself.

          • painteddoggie@lemmy.world
            1·
            1 month ago

            Thank you so much. I will keep these things in mind. I’ve never even left the country (due to the majority of my life being lived in poverty), so any tips help. My first step will be to actually visit the country I want to move to and to try to find some sort of advisor(?) in the new country who could guide me on things I could set up prior to moving.