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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

'Inherently Corrupting!' Obama Condemns Trump Sending National Guard to Chicago on WTF Podcast

Using military or National Guard forces against domestic populations risks politicizing the armed forces, eroding Posse Comitatus limits, and weakening democratic norms.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

What Does Donald Trump's "War from Within" Mean in Practice?

Use of the military for political ends, including invoking the Insurrection Act, risks politicizing the armed forces and gives the president almost unlimited powers.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US military under fire in Virginia, but were Trump and Hegseth shooting blanks?

Donald Trump politicised the US military by addressing top commanders, issuing directives for domestic deployment and threatening dissenting generals.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Hegseth & Trump Stage Awkward Display of Military Fealty for US Public

Military displays by political leaders risk politicizing armed forces and eroding civilian-military norms, while a government shutdown and Russian drone warfare increase instability.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Military Weighs Using Charlie Kirk's "Legacy" to Recruit Soldiers

Pentagon considers a recruitment campaign using slain culture war activist Charlie Kirk as a symbol, leveraging Turning Point USA chapters, amid official denials and caution.
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