Secretary of Defense Peat hegseth Consider deploying an elite army unit Portland, OreganTo address President Donald Tusrap According to it is called “lawless catastrophe” Original message Shared with Minnesota Star Tribune,
In the previous weekend, in a crowded public setting, high-ranking officials of the Trump administration allegedly exchanged messages about the army’s 82nd Airborne deployment, a division historically sent to the war in both the World War, Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Any step will probably face legal challenges to send domestic units under federal sanctions on the use of military forces within the United States.
Finally, administration The option to deploy 200 federal national guard soldiers in Portland instead of active-duty army forces. The city of Oregon and the city of Portland have demanded a blocking of that purpose in the federal court.
While traveling in Minnesota, Anthony Salisbury, Deputy to White House Senior Policy Advisor Stephen MillerAllegedly used private messaging app signals to send texts, which were visible to nearby people.
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Concerned by public discussion of sensitive military schemes, a source, fears of vengeance, anonymous provided Star Tribune With images of texts. The newspaper confirmed Salisbury as sender using photos, videos and facial identity, while verifying the authenticity of messages, it reports.
Independent The White House and the War Department have been approached on Saturday for comment.
In dozens of messages, Salisbury, sometimes, sometimes, sometimes, spoke clearly with Hegseth’s advisor, Patrick Weaver and other officials, claiming that Hegseth needed a clear approval of Trump, which was before sending soldiers to the city.
“Between you and me, I think the Peat just wishes the top cover from the boss if anything goes sideways with the soldiers,” Weever was allegedly written.
He recognized the political risks of sending army soldiers to an American city, saying that Hegseth preferred to deploy the National Guard.
“82nd is like our top level [quick reaction force] Abroad. So it will be the cause of too much headlines, “Weaver said.” Perhaps he wants Potus to ask him to do so. ,
When contacted for comment Star TribuneThe White House allegedly refused to address the substance of the texts, but defended Salisbury, given that it was to act as a palace at a family funeral in Minnesota.
White House spokesman Abigail Jackson told the outlet in a written statement, “Despite dealing with the loss of a family member, Tony continued his important work on behalf of American people.” “There is nothing in these private conversations, which are being shamelessly reported by insolvency reporters morally, new or classified information.”
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell refused to answer questions for the report, but said that messages reflect the authorities “working around the clock”. A spokesperson also criticized Star Tribune To refuse requests to provide access to images or tape of texts.
Parnell said, “The War Department is a planning organization and does not speculate on the possible future operations.” “The department is constantly working with other agency partners to protect federal property and personnel and to protect American communities.”