Summary
President Trump is discussing the possibility of deploying National Guard troops to various states despite legal issues. A law expert explains that it is easier for Trump to send troops if governors request them, although Trump has hinted at sending troops without states' approval. A recent court ruling found Trump's earlier deployment in California illegal.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to deploy National Guard troops to certain states over legal challenges.
- Trump suggested Illinois Governor Pritzker should request troops, which Pritzker rejected.
- The president mentioned deploying troops to New Orleans, which got a positive response from Louisiana's governor.
- A federal judge ruled that Trump's prior use of National Guard troops in California was illegal.
- Law expert Stephen Vladeck discussed that Trump might rely on the Insurrection Act to send troops without state approval.
- It's legally simpler for Trump to deploy troops if a governor requests them.
- The situation recalls previous troop deployments during the George Floyd protests, with mixed state support.
