Retired general talks about president's use of the military in U.S. cities

By Leila Fadel

Published October 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM EDT

NPR speaks with retired Gen. Randy Manner, who was once a top official in the National Guard, about the president's use of the military in American cities.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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