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X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-11-02 23:24
RT The British Patriot (@TheBritLad)🚨 BREAKING: Epping locals erupt in furious street protests after last night's horrific train stabbing spree, leaving multiple victims wounded.They can be heard chanting:“SAVE THE NATION, DEPORTATION”A civil unrest is inevitable. https://t.co/XZ2bSI19i9 ...
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-10-31 01:42
The Pentagon has ordered the National Guard to create “quick reaction” forces in every state and territory by January that are trained and equipped to respond to riots and civil unrest within the U.S. https://t.co/OoJVnhwxvh ...
'This is a political stunt': Military leaders sound off on Trump's National Guard deployment
MSNBC· 2025-08-12 20:59
Political & Legal Concerns - The report highlights concerns over the potential federalization of Washington DC's police force and the legality of such actions, raising questions about the implications of using the military on American soil [2] - The deployment of National Guard troops is questioned, particularly regarding their mission, task, and purpose, with some suggesting it's a political stunt for intimidation [11][12] - Concerns are raised about the potential violation of laws prohibiting the military from engaging in police actions in a civilian environment, unless an insurrection act is declared [14][15] Military & Civil Unrest - The report discusses a plan for a military reaction force of 600 troops on standby for deployment in instances of civil unrest, split into two groups of 300 stationed at military bases in Alabama and Arizona [3] - The report references past instances of military deployment on American soil, including 10,000 active duty troops to the southwest US border and 4,700 National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles [4] - The report mentions a suggestion by a former defense secretary to potentially shoot protesters, highlighting the extreme nature of some proposed responses to civil unrest [5] Expert Opinions & Warnings - The report cites warnings from former military leaders, including General John Kelly and Mark Esper, about the dangers of using the military against American citizens for political purposes [4] - Experts express concern that the American people are being conditioned to the president calling up the National Guard or military for domestic and political goals, which is seen as dangerous [5][6] - Military officials emphasize that the military is trained to defend the country on a battlefield far away, not to be turned on neighbors and friends in their own towns and cities [7]