Critics Warn Trump's Military Deportation Plan Risks Economic and Security Fallout

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Senator Rand Paul criticized President-elect Trump's proposal to use the U.S. military for mass deportations, arguing that it would be a misuse of military resources and create a negative image. Paul, who will chair the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, emphasized that deportations should be handled by domestic law enforcement agencies, not the military. He expressed support for deporting individuals who are in the country illegally, especially those who have committed crimes, but opposed the idea of deploying the Army for such operations.
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