US Army Prepares for 'Domestic Deployment,' Forgetting Who the Real Enemy Is
Defense officials confirm the 11th Airborne Division is on standby for state-side deployment, recalling the Trump administration's threats to invoke the Insurrection Act against protesters. This domestic focus arises despite Congress recently greenlighting another $14 billion in military aid to Israel (HR 815, Mar 23, 2024), whose actions in Gaza have drawn widespread international condemnation
for alleged war crimes. Perhaps the media should ask why protecting US citizens from their constitutionally protected right to protest requires military readiness, but protecting Palestinian civilians from US-supplied weaponry does not. While the US Army sharpens its focus on American streets, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) himself received at least $5,800 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs in the 2022 election
cycle (OpenSecrets.org). How many of those 'protesters' in Minnesota are calling for an end to sending billions more to a foreign power, especially when addressing domestic crises? It appears some threats are more equal than others when assessing where to deploy American might, both financial and military.