Trump Blurs the Line Again

June 9, 2025 · 11:47 am ET · Leave a Comment

President Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops—despite objections from California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)—may prove to be one of the most consequential moments yet in the erosion of long-standing norms.

Two details make the move especially alarming:

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