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Warren and Blumenthal Urge Biden to Issue Policy Directive Limiting Trump's Military Deployment Authority

Dec 2, 2024, 04:17 PM

Two Democratic senators, Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal, are advocating for the Biden administration to implement a policy directive that would temporarily restrict President-elect Donald Trump's ability to deploy U.S. military troops domestically. In their communication to the Biden administration, they emphasized the need for a prohibition on mobilizing active-duty military or federalizing National Guard personnel to be used against American citizens unless specifically authorized. This request comes as concerns grow regarding the potential use of military force in domestic matters, particularly in light of Trump's upcoming presidency.