Trump's Guard plan alarms experts

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President Trump ordered the Pentagon to create National Guard units for civil unrest, alarming experts. The order aims to establish specialized units to quell protests and ensure public safety, a role typically held by civilian law enforcement. Critics argue this pushes legal boundaries for the National Guard. This move follows the deployment of Guard troops to Washington D.C. and raises concerns about the military's role in domestic policing.


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