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US military role in midterm elections debate

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Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin formally requested written commitments from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine regarding the military’s role in the upcoming midterm elections. Slotkin sought confirmation that the Department of Defense would not deploy federal troops to polling locations or attempt to seize election materials, citing previous military deployments during immigration enforcement as a point of concern. In response, General Caine issued a letter clarifying that the Joint Force has no plans to deploy federal personnel or National Guard members to polling places. He stated that the military does not intend to use personnel to seize ballots, voting machines, or other election-related ~~materials,~~ materials. Caine emphasized that election administration and security remain the responsibility of state and local officials. He further noted that he has not received, nor does he anticipate receiving, any unlawful orders regarding the elections. These assurances follow concerns from Democrats regarding potential interference from the Trump administration.

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