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Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields
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Trump denies new claims he wanted US military to attack protesters
Former President Donald Trump denied his defense secretary's accusations that he wanted U.S. military members to shoot protestors during civil rights demonstrations in summer 2020, but declined comment on Mark Esper's assertion that he suggested using missiles to attack drug cartels in Mexico.
The National Guard can do it, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea
The author of this commentary asks whether the National Guard would be the best option for a quick reaction force to protect the U.S. Capitol, as a report recently recommended.
By Christopher M. Schnaubelt
The military would put down Michael Flynn’s proposed insurrection
If Michael Flynn continues his public calls for martial law, strong rebukes from military leaders, active and retired, would likely reduce support among veterans and service members, say the authors of this commentary.
By Jim Golby and Peter Feaver
An Election Day role for National Guard? Maybe, but limited
Here's a look at the potential National Guard role in the election.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Specter of election chaos raises questions on military role
What would it take for the U.S. military to become involved in an election?
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press