Ex-US Marine's Group Preps for Trump's Immigration Troops

Janessa Goldbeck has planned for military worst-case scenarios. Last year, that meant advising local leaders on a troubling idea: U.S. troops deployed on American streets for immigration enforcement. Now, with Donald Trump's election, her preparations have become urgent reality. Goldbeck, a former U.S. Marine, leads the Vet Voice Foundation. The group mobilized when the Trump administration recently began sending troops to major cities. It is now preparing communities for the potential next phase: the direct use of military personnel for immigration raids and enforcement. In 2023, Goldbeck consulted on a documentary that simulated a presidential candidate attempting a military coup. This background in planning for extreme political scenarios makes her a key voice for local officials seeking guidance. Her organization acts as a bridge, translating military procedures for civilian leaders and advocating for the lawful use of armed forces. As Trump advances aggressive immigration policies, Goldbeck's work has moved from hypothetical exercises to vital preparation.