by Noah Rothman
A combustible situation is set to unfold this weekend, and too many stakeholders have an interest in seeing it combust.
Share this story
Demonstrators react to crowd control munitions being shot at them as protests against federal immigration sweeps continue in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., June 10, 2025.
Leah Millis/Reuters
They’re doing it again.
In his latest column, Rich zoomed in on some of the more prominent liberals — those who write for legacy publications — working themselves into a lather over the degree to which the president’s application of his legal authority to restore order to Los Angeles’s streets is “what autocracy looks like.”
About the Author
Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.
Advertisement
Advertisement
They’re doing it again.
In his latest column, Rich zoomed in on some of the more prominent liberals — those who write for legacy publications — working themselves into a lather over the degree to which the president’s application of his legal authority to restore order to Los Angeles’s streets is “what autocracy looks like.”
By continuing, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy.
About the Author
Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Comments