Why one of Trump’s favorite presidents sent troops to US cities
Why one of Trump’s favorite presidents sent troops to US cities The controversial decision that shaped American law and presidential power — and why Donald Trump often cites it as inspiration. Washington, D.C., Former President Donald Trump has frequently expressed admiration for past U.S. leaders who used “tough” tactics to maintain order. One of the presidents he has referenced most often is Dwight D. Eisenhower , who, in a defining moment of his presidency, sent federal troops into U.S. cities to enforce desegregation and restore civil stability. The historical episode Trump often points to occurred in 1957 , when President Eisenhower dispatched the 101st Airborne Division to Little Rock, Arkansas , after state officials refused to comply with a Supreme Court ruling that ordered the integration of public schools. “Eisenhower showed strength,” Trump said in a 2020 campaign rally, citing the incident as an example of “federal leadership in chaotic times.” However, hist...