US troops uneasy over Trump’s Los Angeles deployment

Scrutiny for Military Deployment
Hundreds of U.S. troops have been deployed to Los Angeles at Trump’s direction. The move comes in the wake of public protests against aggressive immigration enforcement. Critics say the use of the military in such domestic cases may not be legal and raises questions about presidential authority.
As protests roll on, the appearance of guns, soldiers, and the trappings of war in a civilian context has exacerbated tensions.

Some service members, according to the complaints, are uncomfortable with the role they are being asked to perform, particularly if it involves potentially clashing with Americans they have sworn to protect.

Troops Look for Backing and Answers
Calls to military support hotlines had increased, and many soldiers were calling for advice, or to express concern about the situation. The surge in such inquiries underscores the moral and legal dilemmas that many in the military are grappling with as they execute the shadowy and often controversial orders of senior commanders and senior officials.

For those in uniform, being used to stand against peaceful protesters has raised profound questions about duty, loyalty, and the boundaries of military power on American soil. The mood is tense, as members of the service are forced to balance their commitment to their fellow citizens and the Constitution with their responsibilities as soldiers.