What happens to public trust when the National Guard is deployed to American streets?

Recent deployments of Guard units to cities like D.C., L.A., and Memphis have raised tough questions about leadership, legality, and long-term impact. From command structure to civil-military relations, former Army Secretary and Congressman Patrick Murphy weighs in on what these missions mean for the Guard—and the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .