home his losses instead of mainly chasing the latest shiny object Trump throws at them. While we all may hate Fox News, they know how to stay on target with messaging. We need more of that. Finally, for those who are marching this w/e, stay safe and be smart.

What's happening in CA is a means to an end. It's to keep focus on the left hand so that we forget about all the things the right hand is doing. He uses this same technique every time things are no longer going in his favor. It's typical NPD behavior. The media needs to stay the course and hammer

keep the focus OFF the BBB, trade wars, Medicaid cuts, unlawful deportation, court cases, Musk's accusations. It also places the blame on the Dems again. "Look how violent and lawless the Dems are. They left me no choice but to send in extra protection. I'm saving you guys. Be thankful..."

In typical Trump fashion, he threw out a big shiny object to distract the nation. The focus shifted to the unlawful use of the national guard. Tensions increased just like he knew they would and the media was front and center to capture it all. More escalation and the Marines were sent. All done to

The escalation in CA follows Trump's typical playbook. Last week the heat was turned up with the media focusing on the fight w/ Musk, the tariff/trade war failures, the multitude of losses in court, Medicaid cuts, travel bans, Trump's loss of popularity. The pressure was on. The facade was cracking.

And it needs to be a hole-in-the-wall that looks like it's about to be condemned. That's when you know you're in for a real treat.