Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Raises Alarm on Use of Military Against U.S. Civilians in Stark Revelation
Washington, D.C. — The discussion over the use of military force within the United States has sprung into the public sphere once again, following former Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s stark reminders of presidential powers and their limits. His firsthand testimonies provide a renewed focus on civil-military relations and the potential implications for civil liberties. Esper, who served in the Trump administration, recently expressed grave concerns about the former president’s suggestions to deploy the military against …