Democrats Threaten Charges for Troops Committing Crimes Under Trump’s Direction
As the Trump administration considers expanding military deployments to liberal cities, troops carrying out these actions may face prosecution. Several Democratic leaders, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, have vowed to pursue local or state charges against any federal officials who violate residents’ rights. These local prosecutions cannot be overturned by a presidential pardon. This possibility of accountability might discourage some troops from engaging in potentially oppressive actions, despite the president’s directives.
John Q. Hosedrinker