In 2024, Germany began sending its 45th Armored Brigade, 5,000 troops, to Lithuania. Once brutally occupied by the Nazis, Lithuania now welcomes German troops, bolstering NATO's eastern flank. Germany's first permanent deployment of a combat ready brigade abroad since World War II. ...

The armoured brigade, which will number 5,000 by 2027, is Germany’s first permanent deployment abroad since the second world war https://t.co/H2egj22DPD ...

What do we know about what's leading up to this report. How did we get to this point in time. Well, Tyler, we've seen since August this accumulation of U.S. assets in the southern Caribbean.In early September, we saw the first of these strikes which have now killed about 75 alleged criminals, alleged drug runners in the southern Caribbean, and also expanded to the Pacific. And we're seeing just now the aircraft carrier fourth arriving to the southern Pacific. And so this is the greatest accumulation of asse ...

US aircraft carrier group arrives near Latin America https://t.co/WZxkZEDDLZ ...

The armoured brigade, which will number 5,000 by 2027, is Germany’s first permanent deployment abroad since the second world war https://t.co/Mgwia6ERrU ...

The armoured brigade, which will number 5,000 by 2027, is Germany’s first permanent deployment abroad since the second world war https://t.co/4cS3UsPeYM ...

The armoured brigade, which will number 5,000 by 2027, is Germany’s first permanent deployment abroad since the second world war https://t.co/SgqUcq7zRO ...

The US is ordering an aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean region, defense secretary says, as Trump ramps up pressure campaignhttps://t.co/dZJBhLtVga ...

The armoured brigade, which will number 5,000 by 2027, is Germany’s first permanent deployment abroad since the second world war https://t.co/jr4VEzQYsG ...

Political Landscape & Potential Election Interference - Concerns arise regarding the potential for a compromised or blocked election, with the possibility of military presence at ballot boxes [2][8][9] - The deployment of military forces in American communities is causing discomfort among National Guard members and their families [21][22] - Some political figures are leveraging the immigration issue to highlight concerns about the state of democracy [3] - Voter suppression efforts may backfire, potentially leading to increased protests and political engagement [13][14] Political Positioning & Presidential Ambitions - Political figures like Pritsker and Newsome are taking outspoken stances on controversial issues, potentially positioning themselves for future presidential runs [5] - Taking a firm stance on issues resonates with the Democratic base [5] Public Sentiment & Protests - Protests are evolving beyond immigration-related issues to encompass broader concerns about democracy [3][19] - The "No Kings" protest movement is seen as fundamentally American, emphasizing the principle of opposing authoritarianism [14][16] - The narrative that labels protesters as "Antifa" is inaccurate and detached from reality [17][18] Government Actions & Public Perception - The use of militarized federal law enforcement and immigration raids is being questioned [7] - There is a concern that the military is being used inappropriately against American citizens [24][25]