"Trump's Expanding Military Role: Legacy Law Offers Little Restraint"

Former President Donald Trump has hinted at an expanded role for the military within the United States if he were to win the 2024 presidential election. Trump and his advisers have suggested that he would have wide latitude to call up military units to quell violence in primarily Democratic cities and states. The Insurrection Act, a law dating back to 1792, would give Trump almost unfettered power to deploy the military for domestic policing, with little constraint from the courts. While the Pentagon may push back against such actions, Trump retains significant support among military veterans. The use of the military for domestic purposes would raise questions about military oaths, presidential power, and potential consequences for military leaders who carry out such orders.