Trump proposes military 'reaction force' to address civil unrest
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The Pentagon is evaluating plans to create a 'Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force' of 600 troops ready to deploy rapidly to US cities in case of unrest, potentially expanding Trump's use of military forces in domestic protests, raising concerns about legality and civil liberties.
- Trump could expand role of national guard for ‘quick reaction’ to unrest The Guardian
- Pentagon plan would create military ‘reaction force’ for civil unrest The Washington Post
- Pentagon planning ‘quick reaction force’ for civil disturbances: Report The Hill
- Trump looking to create squad of 600 troops to deploy across US against civil unrest The Independent
- Trump wants Alabama-based military ‘reaction force’ to stop violence in cities, report states AL.com
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