Troops deployed to Los Angeles. Paratroopers dropping from the sky before a partisan speech to troops at Fort Bragg. A military parade in D.C. that will coincide with the president's birthday. • Call it President Trump's Strongman Week. Trump is making a point of showing executive force at a level he only dreamed about during his first term.

Why it matters: Trump's swift militarized response Saturday to the Los Angeles protests marks a defining moment in his presidency, as he uses his military authority to juice his immigration crackdown and hammer Democrats — all with a mix of pomp and threats.

Zoom in: In a sign he's moving closer to escalating military action by declaring protests such as L.A.'s as insurrections, Trump said Tuesday that he'll send troops to any city he deems at risk

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