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In the increasingly heated political atmosphere in the United States, a discussion on the TV program "The View" once again sparked controversy. The host and veteran comedian Joy Behar publicly expressed her suspicion that the real purpose of the Trump administration deploying the National Guard was to "prevent the next election." This statement quickly became a hot topic on social media, becoming another political confrontation in the American public opinion field.

Joy Behar, host of The View

"This is not about fighting crime, but preparing for the election"

Behar pointed out in the show that the Trump administration recently decided to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-controlled cities such as Washington D.C., Memphis, and Chicago, officially to "curb urban crime," but she believed there was another intention behind it.

Behar said in the show, causing gasps from the audience: "This is just an excuse, it's the prelude to preventing the next election."

Her co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, who previously served as White House communications director, said that Trump's approach to dealing with crime was wrong: "There are indeed issues with urban crime in America, but the solution is to increase police resources and training, not to use the military."

Alyssa Farah Griffin, co-host

However, Behar almost interrupted her twice, eager to express her concerns. She insisted that this militarized law enforcement action meant that Trump might be laying the groundwork for the 2028 election — by deploying the army to control the election environment in key cities.

"If we are prevented from voting, then we are no longer Americans"

Another host, Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg, also participated in the discussion, warning: "If they stop us from voting, then we lose our most important freedom."

Behar responded immediately: "Provided we are still allowed to vote." Goldberg countered: "Americans will not accept being commanded, they don't want to live under a dictatorship."

The third host of the show, Sara Haines, proposed another possibility - she believed the deployment of the National Guard could be a way to divert public attention, covering up the 'Epstein Files' incident currently involving the White House.

"This may be a distraction. The recently released Epstein files revealed many high-level figures involved in sex trafficking scandals, and Attorney General Pam Bondi has been avoiding questions during congressional hearings."

The audience erupted in applause, clearly agreeing with her suspicion.

National Guard进驻 Blue States: A Struggle Between Politics and Military Power

According to The Daily Mail, National Guard troops from Texas have already been stationed at a reserve military base in Illinois, despite strong opposition from local governments and judges. Trump has repeatedly criticized Chicago as a "hell hole" (hell hole), but police data shows that serious crimes like murder have actually significantly decreased there.

In Memphis, Police Chief Cerelyn Davis confirmed that a command group had been deployed within the city to prepare for the arrival of the National Guard. Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Lee stated that the National Guard would be granted law enforcement powers by the U.S. Marshals Service to assist local police in maintaining order.

However, Democratic state leaders strongly opposed it. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker warned: "Trump is using soldiers as political pawns and props for show." He has joined forces with the Chicago municipal government to sue, asking federal judges to block "Trump's war on blue states." The Oregon court temporarily halted the deployment of the National Guard to Portland last weekend.

The court hearing is scheduled for this Thursday, which will be a key legal showdown between the Trump administration and Democratic state governments.

Trump's "War on Crime", or a Test of Power Before the Election?

Trump insists that this action aims to "eliminate criminal and drug gangs," to protect the safety of American cities. But in public opinion, this "war on crime" is gradually evolving into a political power display.

Some Trump supporters have even begun to question the transparency of the government - especially against the background of the "Epstein list" not being released and the judicial investigation having many doubts.

"He claims to be fighting crime while secretly deploying troops," wrote a Democratic congressman on social media. "We need to ask: Is this really a safety operation, or a rehearsal before the election?"

As of now, the White House has not responded to the question of whether it will continue to maintain military deployments during the election period.

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