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DC Council Worried Trump Would Consider Insurrection Act
Concerned the president might invoke the Insurrection Act to commandeer the city police, DC council members never expected an assault on the Capitol itself.
insurrection act - Buzzfeed5:07pm PST - January 10th, 2021
What is the Insurrection Act?
President Trump said he would send the military to states if local officials can't stop violence – can he legally do that?
insurrection act - CBS News7:22am PDT - June 2nd, 2020
Trump just declared war on the American people. But really, we have always been at war
There is no subtext here. There is not even a warning. This is a vow. The president is promising violence, anticipating it, and sending out a dog-whistle to a white supremacist fan base about their 'Second Amendment rights'
insurrection act - Independent6:02am PDT - June 2nd, 2020
Police officers targeted across nation...
Police officers targeted across nation... (Top headline, 11th story, link) Related stories:'IT'S A BIBLE'... Biden blasts Trump's photo op... Insurrection Act? Inside push to tear-gas protesters... Flash bangs heard in background dur…
insurrection act - Axios4:16am PDT - June 2nd, 2020
President Trump’s Big Moment in Front of a Church Shows He Has Missed the Point of the Protests
Trump’s moment at St. John's Church came at a huge cost—using the full force of the federal government to quash a peaceful protest
insurrection act - Time1:57am PDT - June 2nd, 2020
Can Trump order the US military to quell violence at protests?
To deploy the armed forces, Trump would need to formally invoke a group of statutes known as the Insurrection Act.
insurrection act - Al Jazeera English12:27am PDT - June 2nd, 2020
Pentagon not clear on Trump threat to use military on Americans
Courtney Kube, NBC News correspondent for national security and the military, talks with Rachel Maddow about whether Donald Trump is actually invoking the Insurrection Act to allow him to deploy U.S. troops on U.S. soil against Americans.
insurrection act - MSNBC9:51pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
Why Trump's threat to put US military troops on the streets is so controversial
With demonstrations set to continue long after curfew, Donald Trump says he'll deploy active-duty US troops if states did not fully mobilise all their National Guardsmen. So what does the National Guard do?
insurrection act - ABC News (AU)9:43pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
Explainer: Can Trump send the U.S. military to quell violence at protests?
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested he would use federal troops to end unrest that has erupted following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed in police custody last week.
insurrection act - Reuters8:16pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
How does the Insurrection Act work?
The law does allow a president to send troops to a state over the state government's objections, but only under specific circumstances.
insurrection act - Google News7:36pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
Biden cranks up contrast with Trump
The former veep is getting out of his Wilmington basement and attempting to project a ‘stable and steady’ approach.
insurrection act - Politico5:48pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
Can Trump legally deploy US troops to US cities?
President Donald Trump threatened Monday night to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 law and take the unusual step of deploying active duty US soldiers to police US streets.
insurrection act - CNN5:46pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
White House protesters were tear gassed because Trump wanted to create photo op
Protesters peacefully exercising their First Amendment right outside the White House were tear gassed on Monday. Why? So that Donald Trump — a former reality TV star — could have a made-for-TV moment of violence as he spoke to the nation. Oh, and so he could…
insurrection act - Mashable5:16pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
Trump Just Threatened to Use the U.S. Military Against Americans
Trump’s plan involves invoking a two century-old law known as the Insurrection Act, which allows the president to deploy troops inside the country.
insurrection act - Vice News4:27pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
Trump Mulls Declaring an Insurrection and Sending Military Into Cities
If deployed widely without requests from state officials, such use of the military would be unprecedented.
insurrection act - New York Magazine2:43pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
Trump considering a move to invoke Insurrection Act
President Donald Trump is considering invoking a 213-year-old federal law that would allow him to deploy active-duty U.S. troops to respond to protests.
insurrection act - NBC News1:27pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
WH: Insurrection Act 'One of the Tools Available' to Trump, but Focus Is on National Guard
"It's one of the tools available, whether the president decides to do that, that is his prerogative," she said in response to questions about the president using the Insurrection Act.
insurrection act - Breitbart News12:28pm PDT - June 1st, 2020
Trump tells governors to ‘DOMINATE’ rioters in scathing phone call – report
President Donald Trump has reportedly called on governors to step up their actions against rioters, urging them to use more force and “dominate” the violent mobs besieging America’s cities. Read Full Article at RT.com
insurrection act - RT10:00am PDT - June 1st, 2020
Tom Cotton Floats Invoking the Insurrection Act to Quell Riots
The Insurrection Act is a law from 1807 which gives the president authority to order troops into the interior of the U.S. to put down rebellion.
insurrection act - National Review8:52am PDT - June 1st, 2020
Cotton: Trump should use Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty military to cities
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said on Monday that President Trump should use the Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty U.S. troops to cities impacted by protests and riots in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed...
insurrection act - The Hill8:27am PDT - June 1st, 2020
Pentagon has troops on 4-hour standby to go to Minneapolis if needed
Pentagon has some troops on 4 hour standby to assist in Minneapolis if requested, but so far there has not been a request .
insurrection act - ABC News3:26pm PDT - May 30th, 2020
Trump administration offers active-duty military forces and intelligence to help quell Minnesota unrest - The Washington Post
- Trump administration offers active-duty military forces and intelligence to help quell Minnesota unrest The Washington Post
- St. Paul Mayor announces curfew following Minneapolis protests Fox News
- Another 1,000 National Guardsmen …
insurrection act - The Washington Post
12:03pm PDT - May 30th, 2020
Trump says military 'ready, willing and able' to deploy to Minneapolis amid protests
Active-duty forces are normally prohibited from taking part in domestic law enforcement, but the Insurrection Act of 1807 allows for a state legislature or governor to request assistance in the event of civil unrest.
insurrection act - NBC News10:45am PDT - May 30th, 2020
U.S. Army May Deploy to George Floyd Protests Under Act Not Used Since the Rodney King Riots in 1992
Three sources told the Associated Press that soldiers in North Carolina and New York were ready for an order to deploy.
insurrection act - Newsweek2:16am PDT - May 30th, 2020
Trump Can’t Explain Away His Vile ‘Looting’ Tweet
Despite his disingenuous attempt to walk back his threat toward Minneapolis protesters, it’s clear he just wanted to pour gasoline on the fire.
insurrection act - New York Magazine1:28pm PDT - May 29th, 2020
RT @itsJeffTiedrich: how sad it is that Donald Trump is freaking the fuck out and throwing a five-alarm shit-fit on his crappy app and whin…
CAS5772 (@Christopher5772)4:47pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @ardribarre: Fox News anchor defines Jan. 6 as an 'insurrection' in report about new Trump indictments https://t.co/lGFGJ1MNCU @FoxNews…
MerriLee Schkay (@MerriLeeSchent1)4:40pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
Fox News anchor defines Jan. 6 as an 'insurrection' in report about new Trump indictments https://t.co/lGFGJ1MNCU @FoxNews Trying to Clean up IT’s Act Even Though They Supported @realDonaldTrump Through His #Insurrection
Barry King (@ardribarre)4:38pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @JournalistJG: Trump will delay justice every step of the way, knowing that insurrection enabler Garland's refusal to act promptly in pr…
Peggy Sue & Gussie 2 ✌️❤️ (@SueGussie)4:26pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @ZaleskiLuke: It’s also what trump DIDN'T DO that aided his insurrection. He didn’t concede. He didn’t refute conspiracies. He didn’t ad…
valletta (@VallettaRus)3:55pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @8BrianVogel4: @learn_thomas @TyefiaM @kentlee47 @TShadowKnow @9teen80four @MoMothra54 @katgirlsc @EarthOne_13 @BconnectedJ @Julie_NoNum…
Animal lover… (@Caperloo5)3:27pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @JournalistJG: Trump will delay justice every step of the way, knowing that insurrection enabler Garland's refusal to act promptly in pr…
Caitlin (@csommerville1)2:56pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
Note to @SpeakerMcCarthy and DeathSanta @RonDeSantis The Oxford English Dictionary defines insurrection as the act of “rising in arms or open resistance against established authority or governmental restraint.” https://t.co/ZbJiCZ8cBf
TheRealGobsmacked (@JoOstgarden)2:09pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @MuellerSheWrote: NEW: Donald was silent for 20 hours, then he posted this. Why did he mention the insurrection act in a post about docu…
Robin-retired veteran (@robin_fnp)2:04pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @Sept25lady: @laurenboebert If you don’t want to do the time, don’t do the crime. He broke numerous laws. Big ones. Violated the damn Es…
Listen Linda (@winnygirl03)2:04pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @joejossy_12: The low budget DWARF that inferred the peaceful protest was “an act of insurrection” simply because he wasn’t allowed to O…
Laconic Papa Ndia (@Obongowoibesik1)1:03pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @JournalistJG: Trump will delay justice every step of the way, knowing that insurrection enabler Garland's refusal to act promptly in pr…
Maurice (@Maurice46478372)12:53pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @JournalistJG: Trump will delay justice every step of the way, knowing that insurrection enabler Garland's refusal to act promptly in pr…
Ty Webb (@Ty___Webb)12:37pm PDT - July 23rd, 2023
RT @Maximus_4EVR: What do you mean "Dems will trigger 14A", @JackPosobiec? Where do they "trigger" that? A Federal Court can't keep Trump…
Ken Wyant (@captncombustion)3:01pm PDT - July 18th, 2023
RT @NormEisen: ACT THREE. When Pence refused, Trump went to his last resort: triggering an insurrection in the hope that it would throw Con…
Beachkid (@surfcityphoto)3:00pm PDT - July 18th, 2023
RT @sheltgarner: @DavidJollyFL to think, the man can't even get traction with Trump potentially being indicted under the Insurrection Act.
Deb (@Debp197)2:55pm PDT - July 18th, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Matt Bender (@BodPodGuy)9:53am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Tim Frye (@23TeeHee)9:53am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Max Zbinden (@maxzbinden_)9:52am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
LenardScott (@LenardScott8)9:50am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Joseph Marshall (@Joseph_Marshall)9:50am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Jeff Dufek (@JeffDufek)9:44am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
matt (@matthew_9000)9:43am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Louis Herrera Jr (@LouisHerreraJr1)9:40am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Cat (@Cat71754285)9:38am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Kevin Hawkins - MAGA 24 (@GO2Hawkins)9:36am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
greg mckenzie (@trojanramgreg)9:35am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Jay L (@OldOrdnance)9:35am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Joanne Salchert (@JoanneSalchert)9:35am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Doreene Biggins (@biggins_so)9:29am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
John T Stanton (@JStanton905)9:27am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Hawky McHawkyface (@jwjg83805)9:25am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
J Price (@jdprice63)9:25am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Paul (@Paul79923979)9:23am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Tammy (@TGW101969)9:21am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
Beach Bum (@BeachBum4547)9:20am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @julie_kelly2: Opened a “terror enterprise investigation” against the homeless dude living in the basement of a vacuum repair shop in Mi…
CHRIS SONGER (@CWS5008)9:15am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @SundaeDivine: 58 percent of self-described conservatives say that January 6 was an act of “legitimate political discourse,” rather than…
Patrice (@jsnyder555)9:15am PDT - June 23rd, 2023
RT @YasminMSNBC: "Post-insurrection we’ve seen lots of calls to violence but there has been a marked change in audience reaction.” @selecte…
Lynn Ragland (@LynnRagland15)8:00pm PDT - June 12th, 2023
RT @YasminMSNBC: "Post-insurrection we’ve seen lots of calls to violence but there has been a marked change in audience reaction.” @selecte…
Lee Ann N (@ginnyzoey60)7:51pm PDT - June 12th, 2023