Would Trump really use the military against Americans?
Donald Trump has been open about promising "revenge" on his enemies if he retakes the White House this fall. Now the former president has raised concerns he'll use the armed forces against Americans who oppose him.
Can military forces be used to quash an 'enemy within,' like Trump suggested? Here's what to know
Trump floated using the military against 2020 summer protests . The Insurrection Act has been invoked many times throughout history, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. P
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Trump threatens to use the military against the ‘enemy within’
Trump’s authority under the Insurrection Act is not subject to congressional approval and is largely immune from judicial second-guessing. Wielding the country’s armed forces against the “enemy from within” would satisfy three of Trump’s darkest impulses: to “dominate,” to seek retribution against his opponents and to emulate Vladimir Putin.
About the Claim Trump Said He Would Use Military Against Opponents on Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris claimed former President Donald Trump said he would use the U.S. military to "go after" Americans who disagree with him, whom he called "the enemy from within." Indeed, in an interview,
Trump threatens to use the military and DOJ to go after those who are disloyal
Former President Donald Trump has talked about using the military and the Department of Justice to go after those he sees as disloyal, raising concerns about American democracy and civil rights.
Gov. Sununu on Trump's recent statements on using military against his enemies
When asked about Trump's comments regarding the use of the military against his enemies, Sununu said that while he doesn't agree with Trump's rhetoric, it doesn't reflect his actions during his presidency.
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