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Admiral McPherson Opposes Marines for LA Crowd Control

6/12/2025

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Retired Rear Admiral James McPherson voiced strong opposition to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's plan to send active-duty Marines to Los Angeles. He stressed that Marines excel in combat, not in managing crowds or calming tensions, and highlighted that California National Guard military police are far more qualified for these critical duties.

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Retired Rear Admiral James McPherson voiced strong opposition to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's plan to send active-duty Marines to Los Angeles. He stressed that Marines excel in combat, not in managing crowds or calming tensions, and highlighted that California National Guard military police are far more qualified for these critical duties.