Pentagon considers a quick-reaction force to deploy in US cities amid unrest, raising legal and political concerns
Donald Trump could expand the use of national guard troops in US cities even further, if a plan from the Pentagon comes to fruition.
The Washington Post, reporting on internal documents on Tuesday, says Pentagon officials are “evaluating plans” to create a “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” that would deploy to crack down on cities in events of unrest or during protests.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/12/trump-national-guard-pentagon
Author : Rachel Leingang
Publish date : 2025-08-12 17:40:00
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