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As America turns on Flock cameras, Trump throws his support behind them
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Despite growing backlash and local government cancellations over privacy concerns, former President Trump publicly supports Flock's AI-powered license plate readers used widely by law enforcement in the US. The tension has led to political battlegrounds in several states, including Florida banning the devices on state highways.
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The public and political backlash against Flock cameras is reshaping local regulatory decisions on surveillance tech. You need to watch local government moves closely as legislative hostility could block access or create opportunities for privacy-friendly alternatives.
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