Would Trump really use the military against Americans?
Donald Trump has been open about promising "revenge" on his enemies if he retakes the White House this fall. Now the former president has raised concerns he'll use the armed forces against Americans who oppose him.
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Trump threatens to use the military against the ‘enemy within’
Trump’s authority under the Insurrection Act is not subject to congressional approval and is largely immune from judicial second-guessing. Wielding the country’s armed forces against the “enemy from within” would satisfy three of Trump’s darkest impulses: to “dominate,” to seek retribution against his opponents and to emulate Vladimir Putin.
About the Claim Trump Said He Would Use Military Against Opponents on Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris claimed former President Donald Trump said he would use the U.S. military to "go after" Americans who disagree with him, whom he called "the enemy from within." Indeed, in an interview,
Trump threatens to use the military and DOJ to go after those who are disloyal
Former President Donald Trump has talked about using the military and the Department of Justice to go after those he sees as disloyal, raising concerns about American democracy and civil rights.
Gov. Sununu on Trump's recent statements on using military against his enemies
When asked about Trump's comments regarding the use of the military against his enemies, Sununu said that while he doesn't agree with Trump's rhetoric, it doesn't reflect his actions during his presidency.
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers opposes increased federal control over National Guard
A bipartisan group of 124 members of Congress, led by Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, sent a letter to the House and ...
Gov. Inslee approves National Guard support for fatal Navy jet crash recovery efforts
The Washington National Guard will assist the United States Navy with their recovery efforts for the two crew members who ...
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200 Oregon National Guard soldiers to deploy to Egypt for peacekeeping mission
The soldiers will be part of an longstanding peacekeeping mission that helps implement the 1979 Treaty of Peace between Egypt ...
Lawmakers Ask Armed Services Committees to Keep Governors' Authority over National Guard
Lawmakers are asking members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to keep language in the defense bill that ...
DC warns of potential for violence and election uncertainty ahead of Jan. 6
Federal and local law enforcement and officials in Washington, D.C. are preparing to ensure a safe and peaceful transfer of ...
Donald Trump Could Use National Guard Against Citizens—Ret. Major Gen
The retired senior officer said the former president could use the National Guard as his "own personal police force." ...
Two Colorado Democrats urge preservation of governor authority over National Guard space units
A pair of Colorado Democrats led a bipartisan letter encouraging armed forces congressional leadership to preserve governors’ ...
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National Guard and Army Corps of Engineers mobilized in Hurricane Helene and Milton response
The Corps has more than 560 personnel engaged in 27 missions to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery as well.
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Berry relinquishes command of Nevada Guard
Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry, who will retire at the end of October, will relinquish command of the Nevada National Guard on ...
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Alaska sends National Guard, other help to hurricane-hit states in the Lower 48
Fifty National Guard soldiers are expected to travel to Florida this week, an official with the Alaska National Guard said.
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125 lawmakers urge limits to Air Force’s plan to transfer National Guard space troops
A bipartisan group of 125 lawmakers is urging the leaders of the Senate and House Armed Services committees to maintain the ...