Trump Misuses Military as 'Personal Police Force': Smith | JQJO

Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, expressed concern over President Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles without Governor Newsom's consent, fearing it's an attempt to use the military as a personal police force to quell anti-immigration protests. Smith argues Trump is exceeding his emergency powers and politicizing the military, potentially violating federal statutes and the 10th Amendment. While condemning violence from protesters, Smith highlights the contrast with Trump's response to the January 6th Capitol riot. He urges the courts to intervene and calls for de-escalation from both the president and protesters.