Political Analysts Alarmed After Trump’s Video Suggests Endless Power Pursuit

President Donald Trump recently shared an AI-generated video depicting himself as an eternal ruler of America, shortly after hinting at using the Insurrection Act to deploy National Guard troops into San Francisco. This move marks a significant escalation in Trump's rhetoric amid widespread “No Kings” protests opposing his perceived overreach of authority. His statements during an interview on Fox News suggested he might act to "restore order" in cities governed by Democrats. Trump characterized local officials as impediments to federal law enforcement, claiming his role as "the chief law enforcement officer of the United States." Notably, only 15 presidents have invoked the Insurrection Act since its inception in 1807, contradicting Trump's assertion that nearly half had done so. In a sharp rebuttal, California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned Trump’s proposed militarization as a vanity-driven fantasy. While San Francisco's crime rate teeters near a 20-year low, certain areas, like the Tenderloin district, still face challenges. The backdrop of these developments includes nationwide protests against Trump's increasing federal power, which were met with limited violence but several arrests.