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Insurrection Act
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Donald Trump has declined to rule out invoking the Insurrection Act, the law allowing a president to deploy the military domestically. The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from opponents who see the move as an escalation of his use of federal power against protests, while supporters argue the president must keep all options open to restore order.
- 2Trump won't rule out Insurrection Act ahead of midterms▼Trump refuses to rule out Insurrection Act or national emergency for midterms Trump said in an interview published Thurs
Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he has not ruled out invoking the Insurrection Act or declaring a national emergency around the November midterm elections. "I'm not committing to..." he said, leaving open extraordinary measures. The remarks are drawing attention over concerns about the use of presidential emergency powers in the run-up to a national vote.