US Military’s Domestic Deployment Under Trump: A Looming Threat?
The specter of a US military deployment on US soil under a Trump presidency looms large, sparking considerable debate and anxiety. The very notion feels inherently unsettling; the military, traditionally tasked with defending the nation from external threats, being deployed against its own citizens. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario confined to the fringes of political discourse; the potential for such a deployment carries a disturbingly realistic weight.
The possibility of Trump circumventing the established chain of command to mobilize troops for domestic deployment is a genuine concern. His past actions, such as the forceful dispersal of protesters in Lafayette Square, demonstrate a willingness to disregard norms and protocols to achieve his ends.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood