Biden tells National Guard: I'll never use the military as "a prop"

“It’s been tested lately,” Biden said to the virtual National Guard Association of the United States’ 142nd General Conference.

“But I promise you as president, I’ll never put you in the middle of politics or personal vendettas. I’ll never use the military as a prop or as a private militia to violate the rights of fellow citizens. That’s not law and order. You don’t deserve that.”

Democrats have long accused President Trump of using the armed forces for political goals, citing deployment of troops to the Mexico border and threats to send federal forces to cities led by Democrats to squash protests.