**Rep. Byron Donalds Breaks with Trump Over Military Deployment for Election Security**

In a departure from former President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion, U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has openly disagreed with deploying the military to secure elections within the country. Speaking to CNN on Monday, the Florida Republican, who is generally known for his staunch support of Trump, articulated his stance on the matter.

Donalds emphasized that while the use of the National Guard might be appropriate in certain scenarios, the deployment of the U.S. military domestically is against long-standing American principles. "That's been long-standing law in our country since the founding of the republic," he remarked during his interview with CNN's Kasie Hunt.

This divergence comes after Trump’s comments on Fox News, where he suggested that calling in the military could be necessary to tackle “radical-left lunatics” and “the enemy from within.” Donalds's disagreement highlights a significant break from Trump’s usual base of loyal supporters.

In response to Trump's statements, the Harris-Walz campaign expressed grave concern. A spokesperson for the Democratic ticket stressed that such comments should alarm all Americans who value their freedom and security.

Despite their differing opinions on military involvement in elections, Donalds continues to align with Trump on other issues. He maintains the belief that the 2020 election results were flawed and asserts that Trump would accept the results of this year's election, provided all states adhere to legislatively approved procedures.

Rep. Donalds's comments reflect a nuanced stance in the ongoing discussions about election security and the role of military forces within U.S. borders.