Trump Has Not Ruled Out Invoking Insurrection Act to Deploy National Guard, Vance Says

Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that crime is “out of control” in major U.S. cities and mentioned that President Trump has not ruled out invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the National Guard. This assertion comes amid ongoing discussions about the deployment of National Guard troops in various urban areas, particularly in response to civil unrest. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is currently reviewing an order that blocks President Trump from deploying National Guard soldiers in Portland. This legal challenge is part of a broader context involving multiple disputes regarding the deployment of National Guard troops in cities like Chicago. The appeals court has previously ruled that National Guard troops can remain under the control of the Trump administration, but it has upheld a temporary ruling that prohibits the deployment of these troops into the Chicago area while a legal challenge is ongoing (The New York Times). In New York City, mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has argued that National Guard troops are not needed in the city, indicating local leaders are actively engaging with federal authorities regarding troop deployment amid ongoing tensions and protests. Additionally, Oklahoma's Republican Governor Kevin Stitt has expressed opposition to the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago, stating that “Oklahomans would lose their mind” if Illinois sent troops to their state. This highlights differing opinions among governors regarding the deployment of National Guard troops and the potential implications for state relations (The New York Times). The complexities surrounding the deployment of National Guard troops in response to civil unrest are further illustrated by the ongoing legal evaluations and local leaders' responses. A judge in Portland has permanently blocked the National Guard from being deployed, stating that the Trump administration failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies (The New York Times). Meanwhile, governors in Texas and Virginia have activated National Guard troops ahead of planned protests against President Trump, reflecting the nationwide response to civil unrest (BBC).