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Trump's Lawyer Threatens $5 Billion Lawsuit Over National Guard Report

21 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

Donald Trump's lawyer has threatened a $5 billion lawsuit against the Center for American Progress (Cap) unless it retracts a report criticizing the effectiveness of the National Guard's deployment. The report claims that the National Guard's presence in cities like Washington DC, Memphis, and Los Angeles did not me…
It highlights that crime rates were already declining prior to Trump's presidency, suggesting that the deployment had little impact.
The report by Cap is part of a broader critique of the Trump administration's law enforcement strategies, particularly its reliance on military-style interventions in urban areas. This comes at a time when discussions about crime rates and public safety are particularly contentious in American politics, especially i…
This lawsuit threat underscores the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and liberal think tanks that challenge its policies. The significant financial demand may be perceived as an attempt to silence dissenting voices and could set a precedent for how political figures respond to unfavorable research.

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