Another reason for Trump's invasion of DC??

[imanamerican63]

Is because he can and there is more cities in his narrow mind to get away with?

But who wants to bet that the cities run by GOBer mayors won’t be the crosshairs of Trump and his goons? Or maybe if the cities pay Trump some type of retribution payments?

[Quakerfriend]

1. One thing is different in DC- i.e., T is in charge of

the National Guard.

In other cities, the governors of the state are in charge. Today the trial begins re: T’s illegal use of the National Guard in LA- with Judge Breyer presiding.

[Lovie777]

3. The National Guards here in Los Angeles are not happy campers...................

The Marines were not happy about the situation neither.

The Pentagon is not happy. The military not happy. The American people are pissed.

shithole is hated along with the Republican party.

[sop]

2. I think it's a Trumpian reaction to California Governor Newsom suing the Trump misadministration, arguing that

Trump illegally federalized the California National Guard to combat immigration protests in Los Angeles without the governor's consent. The suit alleges Trump's deployment is a violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits military involvement in civilian law enforcement. Newsom also filed a defamation suit against Fox News, alleging the network falsely claimed he lied about a phone call with Trump regarding the National Guard deployment. In his diseased brain, Trump probably believes asserting control over the District of Columbia will demonstrate he's The Supreme Ruler and can't be challenged.

[Quakerfriend]

4. I hope Newsom wins this one against T!

He seems the only one with any fight in him.

[sop]

5. I suspect Trump's afraid he'll lose the Newsom suit.

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He probably wants to federalize DC to demonstrate he has the power to do something, no matter how stupid and pointless.

The Home Rule Act of 1973 gives the president certain powers over the District of Columbia that he does not legally have over California and other states:

(ABC News) 'What to know about DC Home Rule Act as Trump puts DC police under federal control'

"Section 740 of the Home Rule Act gives the president the ability to use D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department for 'federal purposes' that the president 'may deem necessary and appropriate.' On Monday, Trump said Attorney General Pam Bondi is taking command of D.C.'s police force."

"Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act does have some limitations. The emergency control will expire in 30 days, unless the Senate and House enact into law a joint resolution to extend it."

"Asked about the 30-day timeframe on ABC News Live, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said the president has sent a 'real clear message' about the direction he wants to take D.C."

More at link:

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dc-home-rule-act-trump-puts-dc-police/story?id=124548993

[Wiz Imp]

6. Only 8 of the 50 largest cities in the US have Republican mayors.

Dallas (9th largest)
Fort Worth (15)
Oklahoma City (23)
Fresno (35)
Mesa (37)
Virginia Beach (43)
Miami (45)
Bakersfield (49)