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President Trump has stated that the "enemy within" is more dangerous than the "enemy without" and has suggested using Democrat-governed cities as military training ranges.
Eric Edelman asserts that President Trump's rhetoric normalizes the domestic use of the military for law enforcement, which would violate the Posse Comitatus Act.
A new directive from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for basic training encourages a "scary" and "rough" environment, allowing drill instructors to curse, frighten recruits, and use physical contact.
The Trump administration's policy is to ship significant military aid to Ukraine, provided that European allies pay for the equipment.
President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held what is believed to be the first-ever all-hands meeting with the entire general and flag officer corps at Quantico.
President Trump's claim to have rebuilt the military is based on two years of 3% growth in the defense budget during his first administration.
President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have advocated for renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly criticized by name four-star generals Peter Corelli, Frank McKenzie, and Mark Milley.
Elliot Cohen predicts that President Trump may become incapacitated before the end of his term due to signs of senility.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued 10 directives on military standards, including changes to physical fitness, grooming, professional military education, and basic training.
Brutal hazing in military basic training does not increase lethality and instead creates an army with characteristics similar to the Russian military.
Elliot Cohen predicts that if the US military were ordered to use force against peaceful mass demonstrations in American cities, there would be widespread disobedience from the soldiers.