(FreePressBeacon.com) – In surprise Republican opposition to Donald Trump, Senator Rand Paul has warned the president-elect that deploying U.S. military forces for conducting mass deportations conflicts with American values, leading to potentially serious repercussions.
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During his appearance on Newsmax’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” the Kentucky Republican made clear his unwavering opposition to President Trump’s plan, highlighting both practicality and legality concerns.
Rand Paul criticized the notion of involving the U.S. military in civilian immigration enforcement.
He described the prospect of using military forces for mass deportations as a “terrible image” that could tarnish the nation’s fundamental values and established legal frameworks.
Such actions, Paul argued, should be handled by trained domestic police or ICE, not military forces.
Paul, voicing concerns on Newsmax, reiterated that declaring a national emergency to use the military for mass deportations may lead to unintended martial law scenarios without Congressional approval.
He opposes such emergency edicts and their potential to disrupt checks and balances.
Paul’s stance is further illustrated by his historical intervention in immigration policies.
Notably, he resisted overturning DACA during Trump’s first presidency, opting instead for legislative solutions.
Reflecting his balanced perspective, Paul endorses the Remain in Mexico policy but has reservations about other hardline deportation strategies.
Senator Paul advocates for a moderate approach toward long-term illegal immigrants, proposing work permits while denying voting rights.
His strategy diverges from Trump campaign figures like Steven Miller and Tom Homan, known for their stronger enforcement measures.
Paul hopes President Trump will reconsider involving the military in immigration policy, stressing that using military manpower in such operations undermines both military and national integrity.
He argues for focusing resources on deporting criminals, rather than broad military involvement in immigration enforcement.
While Rand Paul’s voice stands in contrast to more aggressive tones within the Trump administration, it underscores an ideological split over the most effective means of addressing illegal immigration while preserving America’s foundational values.
Rand Paul says he will not support Trump’s plan to declare an emergency & use the military to deport migrants: “I think it’s a terrible image. That’s not what we use our military for. We never have. I will not support an emergency to put the Army into our cities.” pic.twitter.com/M5TY1YtFAv
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) November 20, 2024
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