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Trump Demands His Own PRIVATE ARMY To “Quell Dissent!”

2025-09-15 News & Politics
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Executive Order Creates Nationwide National Guard Quick Reaction Force for Domestic Civil Disturbances

Experts warn President Trump’s executive order establishing a domestic National Guard quick reaction force risks eroding democratic norms by militarizing civil policing. Understand the mechanism of this power expansion and the precedents experts fear are being set.

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  • Outcome: President Trump ordered the Pentagon to create a standing National Guard "quick reaction force" ready for rapid nationwide deployment against civil disturbances.
  • Risk: Critics, including Radley Balko and retired officials, view this as establishing a presidential paramilitary force loyal only to Trump, blurring the line between military and civilian law enforcement.
  • Precedent Danger: Voices caution that normalizing federal troops responding to domestic dissent—a function historically reserved for civilian police—sets irreversible precedents, citing concerns about escalating conflict and losing civil liberties like those seen post-9/11 with the Patriot Act.
  • Orientation: This discussion breaks down the alarming language of the executive order and contextualizes the warnings from investigative reporters and military veterans regarding the federal government’s increasing control over domestic operations.

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President Trump has signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to create a nationwide National Guard “quick reaction force” trained and resourced for rapid deployment to quell civil disturbances. Critics warn this effectively builds a presidential paramilitary loyal to Trump, eroding the traditional separation between civilian law enforcement and the military. Guest host Misty Winston points to comments from Investigative reporter Radley Balko and retired Guard officials who caution the plan sets a dangerous precedent, expanding federal militarization and risking deadly conflict between citizens and troops. Once such powers are normalized, they say, they are nearly impossible to roll back, threatening civil liberties and democratic norms. Misty Winston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarcasmStardust Misty Winston on Due Dissidence: https://www.youtube.com/@DueDissidence Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@yoholmes273 2025-09-15

A private ARMY to defend Israel from American criticism. 🇮🇱

533 60 replies
@matthickman3492 2025-09-15

This went from no more wars to "i need a private army" really fast

386 27 replies
@sparkle6093 2025-09-15

He's becoming more like Netanyahu by the minute.

200 21 replies
@donsolos 2025-09-15

Its a sign that they know the regulars arent far from revolting

95 10 replies
@thomasseiter9841 2025-09-15

Getting real close to time to remove this administration and im a republican.

51 2 replies
@katadam2186 2025-09-15

They created the Problem, Reactions and now their Solutions

47 5 replies
@hughmungous6487 2025-09-15

Trump needs a private army to stop the noticing

46 5 replies
@PetraKann 2025-09-15

That's called state terrorism is it not?

35 2 replies
@milantomich6568 2025-09-15

They are all in the same club, and we are not. Left ,right all the same just to keep people not unified to unite and go after them.

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@methadonefreeiamNiki 2025-09-15

WHEN THEY SAY 'SAFE' IT MEANS 'CONTROL'

21 1 replies

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