President Trump Threatens To Send Military To End Violent Protests

President Trump Threatens To Send Military To End Violent Protests

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The transcript discusses President Trump's threat to deploy the U.S. military if states fail to protect residents during protests. Governors can invite military intervention but risk losing control. The Defense Department opposes using active duty military on American streets without state consent. Military units are staged near DC, and the Pentagon requested National Guard support from Virginia and Maryland. Virginia declined, fearing escalation, while Maryland sent troops.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Trump threaten to take if states do not protect their residents?

Increase federal funding

Deploy the U.S. military

Impose economic sanctions

Enforce a nationwide curfew

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might a governor look bad if they invite the President to send in the military?

It increases their popularity

It leads to economic growth

It reduces federal support

It shows they cannot control their state

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Defense Department's stance on using active duty military on American streets?

It is appropriate without consent

It is encouraged by all governors

It is inappropriate without consent

It is mandatory in all states

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Virginia's response to the Pentagon's request for National Guard deployment?

They sent additional troops

They declined due to concerns

They requested more information

They agreed immediately

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Maryland respond to the request for National Guard deployment?

They sent troops to another state

They increased local police presence

They sent 116 members of the National Guard

They refused to send any troops