Democratic Senators Urge Biden to Curb Trump’s Domestic Military Use
Democratic Senators Warren and Blumenthal urged President Biden to issue a policy directive restricting President-elect Trump’s ability to deploy U.S. troops domestically without explicit state or local requests for assistance, citing concerns about Trump’s past statements and potential misuse of the Insurrection Act. The senators’ proposed directive would limit military deployment to situations where state authorities are overwhelmed or unable to act, emphasizing the need to adhere to the Posse Comitatus Act’s restrictions on domestic law enforcement. This preemptive measure aims to counter Trump’s expressed intentions to utilize the military for domestic purposes, including immigration enforcement and suppressing perceived internal threats. The senators also requested that future administrations consult Congress before using the military domestically.
John Q. Hosedrinker