# Is the Military Becoming a Political Tool?

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Podcast: [Simplifying The State](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simplifying-the-state-7040860)
Published: 2025-10-06T22:59:32+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Simplifying the State, Adam Watson and Drew Garfinkle discuss the recent speech by President Trump to the top military leaders in the country, exploring the implications of his rhetoric on the military and domestic politics. They talk about the use of the National Guard and ICE in civilian contexts and the potential dangers of militarization.

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