You are going to see martial law in this country. Again, we’re in a perilous moment. By attacking ‘blue’ states, this feels like the beginning shots of a civil war. Because Americans will not allow the military to be on their streets, there will be a violent pushback. Trump better be careful, because as Malcolm said about JFK’s assasination, the chickens eventually come home to roost.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/12/mayor-national-guard-washington-dc

theguardian.com

National guard arrives in DC as mayors warn of Trump power grab

The US president deployed troops after taking control of DC police, sparking fears of similar moves elsewhere