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Trump suggests using ‘dangerous’ US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military

Trump outlined plans to deploy troops to Democratic-run cities to combat crime and civil unrest, calling it a fight against an 'enemy from within' with National Guard support.

  • President Donald Trump suggested using U.S. military forces to address disturbances in Democratic-run cities, claiming there is a 'war from within' similar to foreign threats.
  • Trump announced he had ordered the creation of military 'quick reaction forces' to quell civil disturbances, emphasizing that 'defending the homeland' is the military's primary duty, although his deployment of troops raises concerns regarding the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878.
  • Trump's remarks about using U.S. cities as 'training grounds' for military action elicited significant criticism, with many labeling these ideas as authoritarian and a threat to democracy.
  • Military leaders at the assembly reportedly did not applaud Trump, adhering to a tradition that keeps military roles separate from politics, indicating concerns over his efforts to politicize military forces.
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Dayton Daily News broke the news in Winston-Salem, United States on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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