Trump visits Fort Bragg amid backlash over troop deployment in LA

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech at Fort Bragg in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, while simultaneously deploying military forces in response to immigration-related demonstrations in Los Angeles.

Fort Bragg, situated near Fayetteville, North Carolina, is home to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

The base hosts elite military units such as the Green Berets and Army Rangers, both known for their specialized combat roles.

Joining Trump at the commemorative event will be Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, along with active-duty personnel, military veterans, and their families.

The celebration aims to spotlight the Army’s storied history and its ongoing contributions.

As part of the anniversary observance, Trump has also planned a military parade in Washington, D.C., set for Saturday, which coincides with his 79th birthday.

The display will feature tanks and armored vehicles moving through the capital, underscoring Trump’s continued efforts to reshape the military’s image and role since returning to the presidency earlier this year.

In addition to ceremonial plans, Trump has recently taken aggressive military action within the U.S.

Amid escalating demonstrations in Los Angeles sparked by immigration enforcement raids, he has deployed National Guard troops and ordered the mobilization of U.S. Marines.

He portrays the military as an essential instrument for maintaining domestic order and security.

So far, 4,000 National Guard members have been directed to California, a move made against the wishes of the state’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom.

Furthermore, 700 Marines are scheduled for formal deployment in the area to reinforce the federal response to the unrest.

California state officials have responded with legal action, filing a lawsuit that challenges Trump’s decision to send in troops.

The state attorney general has accused the president of overstepping constitutional bounds and undermining state authority.

Leaders in California further allege that Trump’s rhetoric and actions have worsened the situation, fueling public outrage and leading to incidents such as protestors shutting down major highways and igniting autonomous vehicles.

“We’re going to have troops all over,” Trump said in a weekend address.

“We will not allow this kind of chaos in our country.”

Meanwhile, Fort Bragg itself has become a symbol of evolving national debate.

Originally named after a Confederate general, the base was officially renamed Fort Liberty two years ago as part of a broader movement to distance military landmarks from Confederate history.

However, under Trump’s direction, Defense Secretary Hegseth has restored the Bragg name.

He stated that it now commemorates a World War II Army paratrooper rather than its original namesake, reframing the legacy the base represents.

Analysts say Trump’s dual focus on celebrating the Army’s heritage and reinforcing a strong domestic military presence reflects his broader political strategy: using national defense institutions not only for foreign policy but also for addressing internal conflicts and promoting a vision of law and order.

As the week unfolds, all eyes will be on Fort Bragg, and on the streets of Los Angeles, as the administration continues to deploy both symbolism and force in shaping the national conversation.

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