Trump's intentions to use the military domestically highlight a fundamental misunderstanding of the democratic principles that balance military power and civil liberties in America.
The Constitution's restrictions on military involvement in domestic affairs, coupled with the Posse Comitatus Act, aim to maintain the integrity between the military and civil governance.
Historical examples show past presidents have misused military force for domestic matters, yet such actions threaten to fracture public trust in U.S. military.
Scholars note the Insurrection Act offers broad powers to presidents but emphasize that its application must respect constitutional principles to avoid normalization of military oversight during civil unrest.
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