Trump's Plan for Military Deportations Faces Backlash

President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his intention to use the U.S. military to execute mass deportations, a move that has drawn condemnation from both legal experts and military officials. Pentagon representatives described the proposal as 'insane' and unrealistic due to significant legal and logistical hurdles. Senator Rand Paul also criticized the plan, emphasizing that military personnel are not trained for law enforcement tasks and asserting that such actions would create a negative image for the military. Critics, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and ACLU spokesperson Ed Yohnka, warn that deploying the military domestically would be unconstitutional and could undermine trust in the armed forces. Trump's advisors have suggested using military funds to establish detention centers, although the financial implications of the deportation plan remain unclear, potentially costing tens of billions. Legal experts argue that any military involvement in immigration enforcement could set a dangerous precedent regarding presidential powers.