President Donald Trump drew widespread condemnation this week after suggesting he could deploy U.S. military forces into American cities without oversight from Congress or the courts. Speaking to troops in Japan, Trump said he could send “the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines — anybody I wanted” to restore safety in “troubled” cities.
Trump has already deployed the National Guard to several major cities — including Los Angeles, Chicago, Memphis, and Portland — in recent months, citing crime and unrest. Many state and local officials have opposed the deployments, filing lawsuits to block them. A federal appeals court in Portland is now reconsidering the administration’s authority to federalize state Guard units.
When pressed by reporters to clarify his remarks, Trump insisted, “I’d be allowed to do whatever I want. The courts wouldn’t get involved.” Legal experts note, however, that the Insurrection Act permits troop deployment only under extreme emergencies, such as rebellion, and not for general law enforcement.
The Not Above the Law Coalition called Trump’s comments “unlawful and un-American,” while Ret. Maj. Gen. Randy Manner condemned using the military for domestic policing, saying, “Our military is not trained in law enforcement.”
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Not Above the Law Coalition – Unrated (Primary Source)
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Aaron Rupar / X – Unrated
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