Thanksgiving terror and the lessons of October 7

In what seems like a macabre expression of a self-fulfilling prophesy, the violence comes only a week after Republican officials warned of potential peril following the release of a video by six Democratic lawmakers urging American service members to "refuse illegal orders”. It is early days in the aftermath of Beckstrom’s death, and the lines between vilification of the National Guard and incitement of American troops blur. As with most of Trump’s decisions, the role of the National Guard in protecting Americans in crime ridden cities is being played out in Congress and in the courts, as extremist Democrats battle Republicans in litigious fashion while common sense takes a back seat.

Author: Sara Lehmann

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