The Pentagon is discussing the actions of the army in the event of a declaration of martial law by President Trump. Writes about this Newsweek.
According to the publication, senior military officials do not rule out the option in which Trump will bring his supporters to the streets in order to interfere with the transfer process to President-elect Joe Biden. Plans are also being made in case an order is received to bring the army into Washington to ensure order during the inauguration and transition period.
It is noted that only generals who do not sympathize with Trump are involved in the development of such scenarios. Supporters of the incumbent president, as well as the White House, are not aware of these developments.
It is explained that due to the state of emergency introduced in the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic, the president of the country is endowed with additional, extensive powers. The generals fear that Trump supporters may push him into illegal actions, and expresses concern that the Pentagon may be drawn into this political crisis.
On December 23, it was reported that Trump practically retired from ruling the country, as he pays all attention to plans to cancel the election results, which his opponent won. In particular, the head of the White House pays almost no attention to state affairs, even despite the record spread of coronavirus across the country. Trump is said to have not been involved in negotiations on a stimulus bill to bolster the economy, or to take any steps following massive cyber attacks on U.S. government departments that are credited with Russia.
On December 17, Trump threw a tantrum and announced his refusal to leave the White House. In moments of “deepest denial,” the president told several advisers that he would remain at the residence on Biden's inauguration day. However, despite his behavior, Trump's entourage expressed confidence that he would peacefully and on time resign.
