Leaked Memo Outlines Plan to Expand Military Role in U.S. Domestic Security

Leaked Memo Reveals Plans to Expand Military Presence in U.S. Domestic Operations A confidential memo, allegedly authored by Phil Hegseth—brother of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—has surfaced, outlining intentions to increase military deployment across American cities to support immigration enforcement efforts. The document, obtained by The New Republic, describes strategies for utilizing military forces to assist with law enforcement amid ongoing deportation campaigns, projecting these measures over the coming years. Despite acknowledging challenges faced during recent deployments—such as soldiers sleeping on floors and lacking provisions—the memo emphasizes a continued and expanded military role in domestic security operations. It advocates for convincing senior military leaders, including Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, of the necessity of the so-called "homeland defense mission." Critics, including Carrie Lee from the German Marshall Fund, have expressed concern over the implications, comparing the proposed military involvement to historical instances of domestic coercion, and warning against the erosion of civil liberties. The memo also highlights the perceived threa...