Isn't this EXACTLY why our founders feared a standing army? Don't call this a militia. They are wearing Federal Uniforms, carrying Federal Weapons, paid from Federal funds, and have all been vetted to ensure loyalty to the incoming President- not to the country, not to the Constitution, but to one man.
If that doesn't chill your blood, I don't know what will.
Back in the (Cold War) day, we used to make fun of the Soviets for having political officers. Who's laughing now? We have them and I think the Russians got rid of theirs.
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