Was June 3, 2020, the day when Donald Trump lost command over the federal troops? Defense Secretary Esper’s press conference at the Pentagon’s makes it look like that.
Clearly Trump is now scrambling for loyal troops as is usually the case in a pre-coup situation. Who are the loyal commanders with loyal troops? The revelation that the White House is protected by Texas prison guards because they can be commanded by Barr suggest low down the line
Another indication is that troops of some 15 kinds have been gathered, but the most prestigious are being held back by the president in apparent fear that they will choose the constitution over him.
Is this a coup in the making being instigated by a president who wants to use more violence against the protesters than a democratic rules permit? The Congress should initiate hearings instantly to figure out what is going on and possibly stop it.
My greatest fear is that Trump will call on his militias with their AK15s to come to Washington to liberate him in the White House. That should make the GOP grandees wake up and realize what is going on. The US has the 25th Amendment that could be used.
This looks like a pre-coup situation. It is by no means a prerevolutionary situation because democratic institutions exist and enjoy legitimacy. The danger comes from a president who is afraid to lose power democratically.
