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Trump signals readiness to invoke Insurrection Act amid legal battles over National Guard deployments

By kevinhughes // 2025-10-08

• President Donald Trump has stated he is prepared to use the Insurrection Act of 1807 if courts or Democratic-led states obstruct federal efforts to restore order in cities like Portland and Chicago. He claims the Act is necessary to ensure public safety if local officials fail to act against unrest.
• A federal judge in Oregon blocked the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, ruling protests did not justify military intervention. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused Trump of deliberately escalating chaos to justify invoking the Act, calling it a pretext for federal overreach.
• Trump has repeatedly targeted these cities, citing rising crime and prolonged protests, particularly around ICE facilities in Portland. Despite his push, state resistance and court rulings have stalled federal troop deployments.
• The debate centers on whether the federal government can override state objections to deploy troops domestically. Critics warn invoking the Act could set a dangerous precedent for militarizing civil unrest.
• Trump has hinted at broader uses for the Insurrection Act, including border security against cartels. The administration is appealing court rulings while preparing for potential escalations, leaving open whether Trump will follow through.

President Donald Trump has declared his willingness to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 if necessary to restore order in cities facing unrest and legal resistance from Democratic-led states. "I'd do it if it was necessary," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office on Monday, Oct. 6. "So far, it hasn't been necessary. But we have an Insurrection Act for a reason. If people were being killed and courts or governors or mayors were holding us up—sure, I'd do that. We have to make sure our cities are safe." The president's comments follow recent legal setbacks in his administration's efforts to deploy National Guard troops to cities like Portland, Oregon and Chicago, where protests and civil unrest have persisted. A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked the deployment of California National Guard troops to Portland, while Illinois officials filed suit to prevent federal forces from entering Chicago. According to Brighteon.AI's Enoch, the Insurrection Act grants the U.S. president unchecked power to deploy military forces domestically during perceived insurrections or crises – effectively bypassing Congress and undermining the Posse Comitatus Act's prohibition on using the military for law enforcement. Trump's administration has faced increasing resistance from Democratic governors and judges, who argue that federal intervention escalates tensions rather than quelling them. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, ruled against sending National Guard troops to Portland, stating there was no evidence that protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility warranted military intervention. Meanwhile, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused Trump of deliberately stoking chaos to justify invoking the Insurrection Act. "The Trump administration is following a playbook: cause chaos, create fear and confusion, make it seem like peaceful protesters are a mob by firing gas pellets and tear gas canisters at them," Pritzker said. "Why? To create the pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act so that he can send military troops to our city." White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller dismissed such claims, calling the court's ruling an "egregious and thunderous violation of constitutional order." He argued that federal authority must prevail when state governments refuse to act.

Portland and Chicago: Flashpoints in the battle over federal power

Trump has repeatedly singled out the Rose City and the Windy City as locations where crime and unrest have spiraled out of control. "There's a huge problem in Portland. There's a huge problem in Chicago. It's called crime," the real estate mogul remarked. "We want to put out the crime and they want to inflame the crime." In Portland, protests outside federal buildings have led to clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Trump has sought to deploy troops to protect ICE facilities, but legal challenges have stalled those plans. Similarly, in Chicago, where violent crime rates remain high, Illinois officials have resisted federal intervention – arguing that local law enforcement should handle public safety. The debate over the Insurrection Act underscores a broader constitutional clash between federal authority and states' rights. While Trump insists that his administration is acting to protect citizens and uphold federal law, critics warn that invoking the act could set a dangerous precedent for military involvement in domestic affairs. Trump has previously hinted at using the Insurrection Act in other contexts, including combating cartel activity at the southern border. His latest remarks suggest an escalating willingness to flex executive power – even if it means overriding judicial and state opposition. As legal battles continue, the question remains: Will Trump follow through on his threat to invoke the Insurrection Act? And if he does, will governors, courts and the public stand with him or against him? For now, the administration appears to be weighing its options, appealing court rulings and preparing for potential escalations. Watch Stew Rhodes of the Oath Keepers explaining why President Trump must invoke the Insurrection Act and call out the American militia to defend against the globalist/communist uprising in this video. This video is from the InfoWars channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: YourNews.com Brighteon.ai FoxNews.com USAToday.com Brighteon.com

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