Trump's 'Quick Reaction Force' Pushes National Guard into Domestic Policing Role
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reorienting the National Guard to focus on domestic policing, raising concerns about a shift into dark and potentially authoritarian territory. The move is seen as part of a broader effort to deploy the military for law enforcement purposes in the US.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating a 'quick reaction force' to reorient the National Guard for domestic policing, sparking concerns over its potential implications on civil liberties and the role of the military in law enforcement. The order is particularly alarming due to its call for the National Guard to be used as a domestic police force. Critics are warning that this move could mark a dark new territory in the erosion of the separation between military and civilian powers. The decision has left many questioning the implications for the country's democratic institutions.
