Donald Trump is swiftly implementing his vision of the military as an all-powerful tool for his policy goals.

It’s ground that presidents have hardly ever crossed outside of times of war, and experts say it’s remaking the role of the most powerful military in the world and its relationship with the American public.

National Guard troops have been patrolling the streets of U.S. cities, as a prelude to weapons of war being deployed against American citizens.

Yet as Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force, fellow Republicans in Congress — where authorization for such actions is supposed to originate — have done little but cheer him on.

That’s giving the president significant leeway as he raises plans to send troops next to Chicago, Baltimore, and New Orleans.

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