Vance Says Trump Still Weighing 'Options' For Deploying Troops— Including Insurrection Act

Vice President J.D. Vance stated that President Trump is considering all options for deploying troops to U.S. cities, including the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act. Vance indicated that Trump has not yet felt the need to use this act but confirmed it is being discussed by White House officials as a potential measure if judicial or gubernatorial opposition hinders troop deployments. The Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy the military for domestic law enforcement purposes, such as making arrests and conducting searches, which is typically prohibited for the military. This law was last used in 1992 following riots in Los Angeles. Legal experts have expre... download the app to read more