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However, reactions from Democratic figures have been markedly critical and, in some cases, highly charged. Notably, Congresswoman Maxine Waters condemned the deployment, describing it as a prelude to a civil war. She warned that the president’s actions could escalate tensions and threaten the fabric of American democracy.
“Words mean nothing. Actions mean everything,” Waters cautioned, urging the public and media to monitor and scrutinize the developments closely. Her comments suggest deep apprehension that the federal government’s intervention might deepen divisions rather than resolve them.