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Retired General CQ Brown Jr. warns that using the military for domestic law enforcement and reshuffling senior leadership undermines the armed forces’ core mission and risks long-term damage. He argues that deploying troops to handle politically charged urban unrest distracts from their primary role of national defense, and that such actions place undue strain on service members. Brown, a decorated veteran who led the Joint Chiefs under Biden, also criticizes leadership changes that prioritize politics over merit, urging that military roles be filled based on capability—not influence. His concerns echo recent court rulings halting some National Guard deployments, though troops remain in D.C., highlighting a growing tension between civilian governance and military purpose.

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