Huh.

A plurality of Democrats would support calling in the U.S. military to aid police during protests, poll shows

In short: polling suggests that, rather than turning off the public by calling for using the military to help put down the rioting, Trumps call is largely supported by voters of both major parties.

New @MorningConsult poll shows 58% of voters, including a 48% plurality of Democrats, say they'd support bringing in U.S. troops to supplement city police forces amid the protests. pic.twitter.com/vaTygB5nAb

— Cameron Easley (@cameron_easley) June 2, 2020

Another approach would be to let the rioters have their way. And when those who don’t support active suppression of insurrection get their homes and businesses looted and burned, *then* they’ll support more active measures. And, heck, they might even change their voting patterns.

ADDITIONAL:

Riots: In the real world, Trump administration measures seem to be paying off