It Turns Out, Americans Don’t Want a Police State

Source: The Contrarian
by Jennifer Rubin

“Donald Trump and his chief attack dog Stephen Miller have bitten off more than they can chew. Their invasion of American cities is based on obvious lies (e.g., ‘war ravaged Portland’), has antagonized voters, outraged judges, and triggered public opposition from two Republican governors — a rare act of defiance that may trigger more defections. A strong majority of Americans do not approve of deploying military troops at home. ‘Some 58% of Americans — including seven in 10 Democrats and half of Republicans — think the president should send armed troops only to face external threats,’ according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. …In addition to public opposition and courts’ stinging rebukes, Republican governors have begun to slam Trump publicly, a rare sign of dissention within the GOP.” (10/13/25)

https://contrarian.substack.com/p/it-turns-out-americans-dont-want