President Trump addressed U.S. Navy sailors during the service's 250th birthday, turning the event into a political rally and challenging the military's tradition of nonpartisanship. He criticized political opponents and discussed deploying National Guard troops to cities run by Democrats, framing these moves as necessary for national security but also using them to advance his political agenda. Judges have pushed back against some of these deployments, emphasizing the importance of constitutional law over martial law. The president's approach has sparked debate within the military and among elected officials, with some service members expressing support and others remaining cautious about mixing politics with military service.