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Mark Esper said that Trump asked about using military force against protesters in 2020, during his first term.
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Trump asked about using military force against protesters in 2020 according to Mark Esper
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Mark Esper
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Opinion Article
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Created
October 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM (1 week ago)
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October 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM (1 week ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/opinion/trump-venezuela-airstrike-laws.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250908&instance_id=162118&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=205486&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

David French argues against Trump's decision to order a military strike on a suspected drug boat, claiming it expands the definition of war and circumvents due process. He highlights the legal distinctions between war and crime, emphasizing the importance of congressional authorization and international law. French warns of the dangers of escalation and diversion from the military's primary mission.

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