Summary
MAGA leaders want President Trump to ignore judges who have stopped him from sending National Guard troops to U.S. cities. A federal judge in Oregon blocked Trump's order to deploy the National Guard in Portland, citing a lack of factual basis. Despite calls from some of Trump’s supporters to defy court orders, the White House has indicated it will respect the legal process for now.
Key Facts
- MAGA leaders are pressing for President Trump to disregard court rulings against his deployment of National Guard troops.
- A federal judge in Oregon, Karin Immergut, blocked Trump's attempt to use the Oregon National Guard to protect immigration officers in Portland.
- The judge, a Trump appointee, stated the deployment rationale lacked factual basis.
- MAGA supporters argue that judges are undermining Trump's authority as president.
- The White House has not defied court orders yet, but officials have criticized judicial decisions.
- Stephen Miller, a White House official, described certain judicial rulings as unlawful.
- Illinois has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent the National Guard from deploying to Chicago.
