'An outrage': Retired Army general slams idea of military using U.S. cities as 'training grounds'

Military & Political Commentary - The presentation at Quantico by the president and the secretary of defense was described as bizarre and unsettling [3] - The president's speech was characterized as incoherent, exhausted, partisan, and lacking focus [4] - The Secretary of Defense's presentation was seen as questioning the merit-based promotions of minorities and women [5] - Concerns were raised about the use of military force in American cities [6] - The White House is misjudging the use of federal law enforcement officers in military gear in American cities [7][8] - The actions of the president and secretary were viewed as disrespectful to the military tradition and the individuals within the military [9] - Sending law enforcement into American cities without proper training is considered illegal [10] - The current situation signals instability to the rest of the world [11] - There is a concern that the president wants to use the military against Americans and use American cities as training grounds [14] - The National Guard, with 430,000 troops, is a national treasure, but should not be used for community policing [18][19]