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Trump’s Marine Stunt in L.A.? Let Him Own the Fallout.

Let him keep digging his hole deeper. What power do we have anyway?

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Jun 11, 2025
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I’m watching friends, supporters, and well-meaning activists unleash their fury over Trump’s plan to send Marines to Los Angeles. The outrage is real—disgust, fear, righteous indignation. But here’s my take: let’s welcome it. Praise Trump for it. Make him own it.

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My dad was a Marine. These men and women live by honor. They’re not going to roll into L.A. and start wrecking the place or shooting people. They’ll show up, look tough, scare some people, and stand down in a week or two. That’s it.

Marines Have a Deep Tradition of Honor - Don’t Assume They Will Break the Law for Trump.

I hear you shouting, “David, this is illegal! He’s breaking the rules!” No shit. That’s his MO. Trump’s gonna do it anyway. So what’s our move? Let it play out. Don’t give him ammo to scream, “See? These people are out of control!”

This stunt will backfire. Remember Rick Wils…

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