President Trump has signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to create a nationwide National Guard “quick reaction force” trained and resourced for rapid deployment to quell civil disturbances. Critics warn this effectively builds a presidential paramilitary loyal to Trump, eroding the traditional separation between civilian law enforcement and the military.
Guest host Misty Winston points to comments from Investigative reporter Radley Balko and retired Guard officials who caution the plan sets a dangerous precedent, expanding federal militarization and risking deadly conflict between citizens and troops. Once such powers are normalized, they say, they are nearly impossible to roll back, threatening civil liberties and democratic norms.
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