Trump team looking to create squad of 600 soldiers ready to deploy at a moments notice to quash civil unrest
Proposed National Guard squad could deploy within an hour to tackle unrest
- The Trump administration is reportedly considering a Pentagon plan for a 600-strong National Guard "Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force" to address civil unrest in US cities.
- This proposed force would be equipped with weapons and riot gear, ready to deploy within an hour, according to documents viewed by the Washington Post.
- Three hundred would be stationed in Alabama and 300 in Arizona.
- The proposals follow Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. to tackle perceived crime, though experts note current crime rates are falling.
- Documents outlining the plans reportedly acknowledge potential political sensitivities, questions about civil-military balance, and concerns about straining resources for other state emergencies.