Shapiro’s Message Was Clear: “Not in My State”

So here’s what’s going on — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has made it pretty clear that he’s not going to let former President Trump send troops into the state without his approval. After hearing that Trump might expand military deployments like the one he did in Los Angeles, Shapiro told The Washington Post that he’d fight it. He said only the governor has the right to activate the National Guard in Pennsylvania. “That’s my call, not his,” is basically what he meant. And honestly, it sounded like he’s ready for a legal showdown if needed.

He’s Worried About Protesters' Rights

Shapiro isn’t just trying to protect his power as governor — he says he’s standing up for the people too. He doesn’t want peaceful protesters to feel threatened by the military being sent in. According to him, protest is a part of democracy, and sending in troops without a real need would only make things worse. He’s not against keeping people safe, but he wants it done the right way — with local police, state laws, and without turning cities into military zones.

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What Triggered This Whole Thing?

This all started because Trump already sent thousands of National Guard members and Marines into Los Angeles after protests there got intense. And now, there’s talk that similar actions could happen in other states if things heat up again. That got people wondering if Pennsylvania could be next. Shapiro jumped in early to say, “Not happening.” He doesn’t want to wait and react later — he’s drawing the line now.

What Happens If Trump Tries Anyway?

Shapiro was pretty direct — if Trump tries to send troops without the state's consent, he’ll block it. He said any decision to bring in the Guard would go through Pennsylvania’s process and not the federal government. He also mentioned that he’ll make sure the state follows its own legal steps, and if the federal government crosses a line, there could be court battles. It’s clear he wants to protect the Guard from being used for political reasons, and honestly, a lot of people probably agree with him on that.