Trump Reportedly Considers Invoking Insurrection Act, Targeting Critics with DOJ if Re-Elected

Plan includes invoking Insurrection Act to deploy military domestically and DOJ investigations targeting high-profile critics such as Barr, Kelly, Milley, and Cobb; critics warn of "banana republic" implications.

• Donald Trump is reportedly considering invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the military for domestic law enforcement if he is re-elected. The right-wing think tanks working under the title “Project 2025,” are reported to be making plans for this.
• According to sources, Trump has expressed a desire to use the Department of Justice to target high-profile critics including former members of his administration such as Bill Barr, John Kelly, Mark Milley, and Ty Cobb.
• Trump's associates are working to change policies in order to facilitate political influence over criminal prosecutions. This includes the possibility of ignoring policies made after the Watergate scandal, which sought to separate politics from law enforcement.
• However, according to critics, these plans may jeopardize the integrity of the justice system and have disturbing implications. It has been warned that this would resemble practices in 'banana republics' where political opponents are targeted after a regime change.
• Despite any controversy, Trump's team is vocally addressing these allegations, emphasizing Trump's commitment to law and order and his focus on winning the primary election. His campaign's strategy reportedly places a high priority on this 'retribution' against his critics.

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