A group of 25 Democratic veterans from the House sent a letter on Thursday criticizing President Trump’s recent comments to military leaders, labeling his remarks as “non-American.” Representative Pat Ryan from New York led this initiative, pointing out that the president’s statements suggested that certain U.S. cities should serve as “training fields” for the military.
In his address to over 800 military admirals and generals at Quantico, Virginia, Trump claimed, “They are extremely dangerous places, and we are trying to get them all under control at once.” The veterans responded strongly, describing Trump’s speech as “outright partisan” and expressing concern that such views could undermine the democratic foundations and principles of a non-political military.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration had deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., taking over local law enforcement. This action followed deployments in California where military personnel were sent to Los Angeles during protests related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. More recently, 200 Oregon National Guard troops were sent to Portland despite pushback from local Democratic leaders, including Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Layfield, and Mayor Keith Wilson. Trump also established a task force of federal law enforcement to respond to protests in Memphis, which is underway this week.
Additionally, Trump hinted at a potential increase in federal security presence in Chicago, a city facing rising immigration enforcement. According to the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act, the military is restricted from assisting in civilian law enforcement, though the National Guard falls under the umbrella of the Army and Air Force.
The veterans stated that such actions threaten the very foundation of a non-political military and could have long-term negative impacts on the military’s ability to protect all Americans. They asserted that military personnel who have made sacrifices should not be utilized as political tools against opposing factions.
This letter follows Representative Ryan’s two tours with the Iraqi Army, and he has recently initiated a PAC aimed at recruiting Democratic candidates with public service backgrounds. “I risked 27 months of my life in combat, and I want to see U.S. troops in my city or my state,” Ryan remarked during a Thursday interview.
The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment on this letter.
House Democratic veterans criticize Trump’s comments about the military
A group of 25 Democratic veterans from the House sent a letter on Thursday criticizing President Trump’s recent comments to military leaders, labeling his remarks as “non-American.” Representative Pat Ryan from New York led this initiative, pointing out that the president’s statements suggested that certain U.S. cities should serve as “training fields” for the military.
In his address to over 800 military admirals and generals at Quantico, Virginia, Trump claimed, “They are extremely dangerous places, and we are trying to get them all under control at once.” The veterans responded strongly, describing Trump’s speech as “outright partisan” and expressing concern that such views could undermine the democratic foundations and principles of a non-political military.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration had deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., taking over local law enforcement. This action followed deployments in California where military personnel were sent to Los Angeles during protests related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. More recently, 200 Oregon National Guard troops were sent to Portland despite pushback from local Democratic leaders, including Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Layfield, and Mayor Keith Wilson. Trump also established a task force of federal law enforcement to respond to protests in Memphis, which is underway this week.
Additionally, Trump hinted at a potential increase in federal security presence in Chicago, a city facing rising immigration enforcement. According to the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act, the military is restricted from assisting in civilian law enforcement, though the National Guard falls under the umbrella of the Army and Air Force.
The veterans stated that such actions threaten the very foundation of a non-political military and could have long-term negative impacts on the military’s ability to protect all Americans. They asserted that military personnel who have made sacrifices should not be utilized as political tools against opposing factions.
This letter follows Representative Ryan’s two tours with the Iraqi Army, and he has recently initiated a PAC aimed at recruiting Democratic candidates with public service backgrounds. “I risked 27 months of my life in combat, and I want to see U.S. troops in my city or my state,” Ryan remarked during a Thursday interview.
The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment on this letter.
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