Department Of Defense Directive Authorizes U.S. Military To Use Lethal Force Against Americans On U.S. Soil, Ron Paul Warns

On an episode of the Ron Paul Liberty Report, Ron Paul and co-host Daniel McAdams warned about an ominous directive issued by the Department of Defense.

“Police State Update — Will We See U.S. troops, On U.S. Soil, Using Lethal Force Against Americans?” Ron Paul wrote.

Paul warned the directive is “very, very dangerous.”

McAdams displayed an article picked up by Zero Hedge and thought the headline was an exaggeration.

“It’s not a law. It’s a DoD Directive,” McAdams said.

“The administrative state where they take over. They don’t pass laws. They are laws unto themselves,” he continued.

“It talks about a reissued DoD Directive that was reissued just on September 27th, 2024. It governs the Department of Defense Intelligence Activities and now includes provisions authorizing lethal force in certain circumstances and it supplants the 2016 version which did not mention that,” McAdams continued.

After reading an analysis of the directive, McAdams reviewed the DoD document itself.

McAdams went to the relevant section of DoD Directive 5240.01.

Section 3 of that document spelled out the authorization to utilize lethal force in certain circumstances.

Under Section 3.3 (Levels of Authority), the document states: “Subject to Paragraph 3.1., Defense Intelligence Components may provide personnel to assist a Federal department or agency, including a Federal law enforcement agency, or a State or local law enforcement agency when lives are in danger, in response to a request for such assistance, in accordance with the following approval authorities.”

Section 3.3.a.(2)(c) states the following: “Assistance in responding with assets with potential for lethality, or any situation in which it is reasonably foreseeable that providing the requested assistance may involve the use of force that is likely to result in lethal force, including death or serious bodily injury. It also includes all support to civilian law enforcement officials in situations where a confrontation between civilian law enforcement and civilian individuals or groups is reasonably anticipated. Such use of force must be in accordance with DoDD 5210.56, potentially as further restricted based on the specifics of the requested support.”

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Police State Update — Will We See U.S. troops, On U.S. Soil, Using Lethal Force Against Americans? pic.twitter.com/jbIUrTGTqx

— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) October 14, 2024

GreenMedInfo reports:

As the U.S. prepares for one of the most controversial and closely watched elections in its history, a concerning update to DoD Directive 5240.01 has quietly been put into effect. Reissued on September 27, 2024, this directive governs the Department of Defense’s (DoD) intelligence activities and now includes provisions authorizing lethal force in certain circumstances when assisting civilian law enforcement. While the directive forbids assassination, it opens the door to lethal interventions under “national security” conditions, albeit with stringent restrictions on how such interventions are to be authorized.

This directive, reissued under the authority of the Secretary of Defense as per standard Department of Defense procedures, carries significant weight in shaping military operations and intelligence activities. While DoD Directives are typically internal policy documents, the implications of this particular update extend far beyond the walls of the Pentagon, potentially affecting civilian life and constitutional rights.

The reissuance of DoD Directive 5240.01 repealed previous versions, including the 1982 DoD 5240.1-R. While the update might seem routine, the changes regarding the use of lethal force in domestic operations are significant.

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In the 2016 version, the directive primarily focused on intelligence collection and ensuring civil liberties protections for U.S. persons. It emphasized strict oversight and the need for authorization before collecting U.S. person information.

However, the 2024 version expands the military’s role, particularly in assisting civil law enforcement, and authorizes lethal force under specific conditions, raising questions about its use during potential civil unrest surrounding the election.

“The 2024 update introduces a dramatic shift, particularly regarding domestic operations. Section 3.3.a.(2)(c) now explicitly permits lethal force in cases of imminent threats or national security emergencies, provided the action complies with legal oversight, specifically DoDD 5210.56, which governs the use of deadly force by DoD personnel,” GreenMedInfo added.

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“The timing of this update—just six weeks before the election—raises concerns. With debates surrounding election integrity, civil unrest, and political manipulation, the expanded powers granted by the directive could lead to military intervention in domestic affairs if civil unrest arises,” GreenMedInfo noted.

“Adding to the concern is the Department of Homeland Security’s recent expansion of what constitutes domestic terrorism. The DHS has flagged individuals questioning COVID-19 origins, vaccine efficacy, or election integrity as potential threats,” it added.

“Just in time for the election! A new Defense Department directive spells out the scenarios whereby the Defense Secretary can put US troops on US soil in situations where lethal force may be required,” Ron Paul wrote.

WATCH:

Just in time for the election! A new Defense Department directive spells out the scenarios whereby the Defense Secretary can put US troops on US soil in situations where lethal force may be required.

Also today: Biden rushes US troops into Israel’s war on Lebanon…without… pic.twitter.com/yXcLpaxt4T

— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) October 14, 2024

Read the full DoD Directive HERE.

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