Former US President Trump has many plans if he is re-elected. Even supporters are uncomfortable with the idea of using the US military against American citizens.
Donald Trump has made clear in several speeches and interviews what he plans to do in his second term. He has hinted at criminal prosecution of political opponents, among other things. And he has made clear that he plans to use the U.S. military for domestic law enforcement, including border patrol, suppressing protests and even fighting crime in major Democratic-run cities.
An exception so far
A touchy subject. A law dating back to the Civil War prohibits the U.S. president from deploying U.S. troops on U.S. soil. But there is one exception: the Insurrection Act. The last time it was used was during the 1992 Los Angeles riots, after the acquittal of white police officers who were caught on video beating up black motorist Rodney King. At the time, however, California Governor Pete Wilson and Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley asked the government for help in restoring order.
Theoretically, the U.S. president could do this without the governors’ consent. This happened in the 1950s and 1960s, when racists in the South blocked court-ordered desegregation of schools.
Military not properly trained
The military has also been deployed to protect the border under current President Joe Biden — but only in supporting roles. The problem: Regular troops are generally trained to operate in combat situations, not to enforce national security. This increases the likelihood of serious and sometimes fatal mistakes.
Trump’s idea of deploying US troops against Americans on his own soil has caused quiet unease even among some of his allies.
Source: Krone
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