President Trump has long mused about using troops to crush violent protests or riots in blue-state cities. He is now moving to do so in Los Angeles.
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President Trump has long mused about using troops to crush violent protests or riots in blue-state cities. He is now moving to do so in Los Angeles.
By Charlie Savage
Charlie Savage writes about presidential power and legal policy. He reported from Washington.
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