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Slotkin Demands Military Stay Out of Elections | US News
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is demanding a public pledge from the Pentagon that the military will not interfere in November’s elections—no troop deployment to polling sites, no seizure of election materials, and no involvement in certifying results. While federal law already restricts such use, Slotkin wants an explicit, binding commitment from Defense Secretary and Joint Chiefs Chairman by August 28. As the Justice Department expands its own election monitoring efforts—a routine, bipartisan practice—Slotkin’s push underscores a broader call for clear civilian control over elections, echoing…
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