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See how Trump and Harris' stances on military support compare

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Former President Donald Trump and President Biden have differing views on military strategy.

Former advisers have warned that a second Trump administration could look much different than the first .

A Harris administration would follow the norms of previous presidents and national defense strategy under President Biden .

The Biden-Trump administration has committed to support Ukraine with military assistance but has drawn the line at providing U.S. troops on the ground.

The Biden administration has used the National Guard and a small number of active-duty troops at the southern border to support Customs and Border Protection .

Kamala Harris has condemned the idea of using military force domestically.

Trump 's national defense strategy pointed to Russia and China as the greatest threats to the U.S. national defense.

During his administration, many of them retired high-ranking generals recommended against using the military as a domestic tool and invoking the Insurrection Act .

A second administration, however, may be different since many of the men he initially praised as "my generals" soured.

Vice President Harris ' campaign has touted endorsements from retired military leaders.