NSL4A expresses deep concern over President Trump’s public threats to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota and the Department of Defense’s decision to place active-duty Army forces from Alaska on prepare-to-deploy status for possible domestic operations.

NSL4A affirms its support for Senator Mark Kelly and raises serious constitutional and due-process concerns over the Department of Defense’s use of administrative processes to potentially censure a retired officer and sitting Member of Congress for constitutionally protected speech and legislative activity.

NSL4A unequivocally condemned President Trump’s remarks suggesting U.S. cities be used as military training grounds, warning they threaten public safety, civilian control of the military, and the foundational principles of constitutional governance. Such statements risk normalizing the use of armed forces against American communities and undermine trust in the military’s role in a democracy.”

NSL4A strongly condemns President Trump’s deployment of National Guard forces to Portland, Oregon, as legally unjustified and a threat to democracy. The action disrupts Guard members’ training and readiness, undermining the nation’s ability to defend against real threats.