1A 'If You Can Keep It': Trump’s New Vision For The Military
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Oct 6, 2025 Tara Kopp, a Pentagon reporter at The Washington Post, joins retired Army Major General Randy Manor and Cori Schalke, former Defense Department official, to discuss unsettling shifts in U.S. military policies. They dive into proposed changes questioning women's fitness for combat and the implications of military training in U.S. cities. The trio addresses troubling rhetoric about 'enemies within', overly broad powers, and the chilling effect on reporting harassment. Their insights reveal significant concerns for both active duty and civilian populations.
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Cities As Training Grounds Prompt Legal Fight
- Trump suggested using U.S. cities as military training grounds and federalized Guard deployments followed, triggering legal pushback.
- Tara Kopp described an unfolding legal tug-of-war over federalizing state National Guard forces.
'Enemy Within' Rhetoric Is Legally Risky
- Calling protesters an 'enemy within' and mobilizing troops domestically is legally fraught and norm-shattering.
- Cori Schalke warned the president pressed constitutional boundaries, likely requiring Insurrection Act invocation or governors' permission.
Rhetoric About Rules Sparks War Crime Fears
- Hegseth's 'untie the hands' language raised concerns about loosening rules of engagement and lawful conduct in war.
- Randy Manor said rhetoric suggesting rules don't apply risks war crimes and damages America's reputation.
