Joey Jones on Newsom, Trump, and Military Deployment

Newsom's Disconnect from the Military

• 💡 Joey Jones criticizes California Gov. Gavin Newsom's remarks about military deployment, stating Newsom is disconnected from the military culture.
• 🎯 Jones shares a personal anecdote about sleeping on gravel during deployment, contrasting it with the perceived comfort of troops policing a city, highlighting that serving and sacrificing is the reason people join the military.

Military Role in Domestic Operations

• 🛡️ Jones refutes the argument that National Guard and Marines are unqualified for domestic law enforcement, citing their training to protect federal employees and VIPs.
• 🔍 He points out that military personnel, like EOD techs, are frequently used for specialized security tasks, such as sweeping areas for threats during high-profile visits.
• ⚖️ Jones argues that the military's role is to protect federal employees, not to perform civilian law enforcement, and that they are trained for such assignments.

Military Celebration and Patriotism

• 🇺🇸 Jones contrasts President Trump's focus on celebrating D-Day with a VA email he received on the same day, which declared it 'gun violence prevention day' and offered a gun lockbox.
• ✨ He emphasizes the need for patriotism and pride in the military, suggesting that a military parade would showcase strength and care for service members.
• 👏 Jones uses an anecdote from Afghanistan where Marines won over a town through professionalism and restraint, arguing that they are capable of handling situations in LA with similar honor.

Newsom's Welcome of Military Support

• 🤝 Jones suggests that Gavin Newsom should welcome Marines assisting his state, framing their presence as a positive contribution.
• 🇺🇸 The overall sentiment is that the military is capable, professional, and deserving of celebration and support, not fear or criticism.