Importantly, it is NOT the U.S. Army, however…
FYI
The National Guard is a unique military force in the United States that serves both state and federal roles.
It consists of two branches: the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Members typically serve part-time while holding civilian jobs, training one weekend a month and a few weeks annually.
The Guard operates under dual control:
- State governors command it during state emergencies like natural disasters or civil unrest,
- The President can federalize it for national defense or overseas missions. (The District of Columbia’s Guard is always under federal control.)
Historically, the National Guard evolved from colonial militias dating back to 1636 and was formally organized under federal law in 1903.
So, for all of those who wonder about the Second Amendment, many people interpret it to mean everyone can own guns because almost every man was considered part of that State militia, albeit not specifically stated that way due to the norms of the day.
And, just so everyone is clear, THIS is Trump overstepping under the guise of “protecting ICE” who were doing “aggressive immigration sweeps” (Scoop up, ask questions later!) through Los Angeles.
They did a sweep through Chicago this past week. No National Guard, even though he would probably have loved trying to give Pritzker a black eye, too! And, don’t think he isn’t trying to damage Newsom, who ran hard against Trump for Harris and is a top tier candidate for 2028!
Hopefully, this will get DEMOCRATIC POLITICIANS OFF THEIR COLLECTIVE ASSES!
Long past time they started hitting back at the escalation of autocracy in America.