Trump administration reverses itself on military targeting US citizens overseas
By Caitlin Yilek (@hausofcait) The Trump administration walked back its position on whether the military would target U.S. citizens overseas with ties to extremists. Hours after White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters that “no American citizen will ever be targeted” in overseas operations, a White House official clarified. It turns out “U.S. policy regarding the possible targeting of American citizens has not changed.” The official cited former Attorney General Eric Holder’s legal justification for using lethal force against American citizens who are suspected terrorists, according to The Hill. The military could kill a suspected terrorist who has...
By Caitlin Yilek (@hausofcait) The Trump administration walked back its position on whether the military would target U.S. citizens overseas with ties to extremists. Hours after White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters that “no American citizen will...
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