Summary
President Donald Trump has threatened to use a law called the Insurrection Act to send military forces to Minneapolis. This decision follows a violent incident involving a federal officer and recent tensions in the city. The White House press secretary will address this in a briefing.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to use the Insurrection Act to deploy the military in Minneapolis.
- The Insurrection Act is a law that allows the President to use military forces inside the U.S. for law enforcement.
- This action follows an incident where a federal officer shot a man during an arrest attempt.
- The situation in Minneapolis is tense after another recent shooting by an immigration agent.
- The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, will discuss this in a briefing.
- State governors have opposed the use of the Insurrection Act for handling domestic issues.