The deployment of 700 Marines to guard "two buildings" in downtown Los Angeles represents nothing less than the weaponization of American democracy for partisan gain. When more U.S. troops patrol the streets of Los Angeles than currently serve in Syria and Iraq combined—not to defend the nation, but to advance political careers—we have crossed a dangerous threshold that demands immediate recognition and resistance.

How presidential retribution against critics like Elon Musk creates unprecedented corporate political risk requiring new business strategy frameworks for executives managing government relations, federal contracts, and regulatory compliance in an era where personal loyalty determines commercial outcomes.