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Sen. Gallego Slams Trump's Controversial Military City Plan

10/7/2025

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Gallego Condemns Trump's Plans

Sen. Ruben Gallego condemns President Trump's plan to use U.S. cities as military training grounds, dangerous and unconstitutional.
He says troops would not fire on citizens and would face legal repercussions.
Trump reiterates plans to deploy troops in San Francisco and Chicago, calling it a domestic invasion.
Gallego also criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid Portland's Posse Comitatus Act concerns.

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Duckworth and Gallego Critique Hegseth

Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of pushing women out of the military.
Sen. Ruben Gallego labeled Hegseth a "laughing stock" within the Department of Defense, challenging his leadership.
Critics described Hegseth's summit as wasteful and political. His remarks about 'fat generals' and diversity initiatives drew backlash, and Pentagon patience appears to be waning.

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Gallego Condemns Trump's Plans

Sen. Ruben Gallego condemns President Trump's plan to use U.S. cities as military training grounds, dangerous and unconstitutional.
He says troops would not fire on citizens and would face legal repercussions.
Trump reiterates plans to deploy troops in San Francisco and Chicago, calling it a domestic invasion.
Gallego also criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid Portland's Posse Comitatus Act concerns.

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