Political & Social Concerns - The report highlights concerns over President Trump's decision to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, and the potential for escalating violence [1][4] - The report suggests the administration may be attempting to create a spectacle and incite violence to justify a further crackdown using national security powers [15][16][17] - The report raises concerns about the administration designating democratic and protest groups as terrorists, similar to post-9/11 tactics against ISIS and al-Qaeda [17][18] - The report indicates the deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles and DC had net negative polling [11] Potential Abuse of Power - The report suggests the administration's justification for deploying troops is evolving, moving away from immigration enforcement to advancing the president's agenda [6][7][8] - The report expresses alarm over the idea of "full force," implying the potential for the military to harm American citizens [4][5] - The report raises concerns about the Trump administration potentially using the military for illegal actions within the US, similar to alleged unauthorized strikes against drug runners [9] - The report suggests President Trump is consolidating power by deploying troops into American cities for reasons unrelated to immigration [7] Military & Security Concerns - The report mentions an unusual meeting of US generals and admirals, raising concerns about potential intimidation and pressure to align with President Trump's agenda [20][21][22] - The report suggests President Trump is concerned about generals being loyal to the Constitution and potentially resisting illegal orders [23] Financial Implications - The report notes the deployment of the National Guard is a "gigantic waste of money" [12] - The report suggests that augmenting local law enforcement with money would be more effective than deploying troops [13]