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Former Leaders Warn Against Politicizing U.S. Military

11/18/2025

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A report by six former service secretaries and retired generals warns against politicizing the U.S. military and deploying National Guard troops for immigration enforcement.
The report says these actions blur the line between military service and politics, eroding public trust.
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) urges Congress to halt deployments without local consent and to require justification for domestic military actions and personnel changes.

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A report by six former service secretaries and retired generals warns against politicizing the U.S. military and deploying National Guard troops for immigration enforcement.
The report says these actions blur the line between military service and politics, eroding public trust.
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) urges Congress to halt deployments without local consent and to require justification for domestic military actions and personnel changes.