Trump Considers Insurrection Act for Unrest, Cites Urban Crime Crisis

Former President Donald Trump addressed reporters, stating his openness to invoking the Insurrection Act if he deems it "necessary" to quell unrest. "If people were being killed and courts were holding us up or governors or mayors were holding us up, sure, I'd do that," Trump declared, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring city safety. He cited the success of federal intervention in Washington D.C. as a model. Trump then criticized Portland, Oregon, describing it as a "burning hellhole" and attributing its issues, along with those in Chicago, to "crime." "There's a huge problem in Portland. I'll tell you what the problem is: crime," he asserted. He concluded by stating, "We want to put out the crime, and they want to inflame the crime." His remarks underscore his consistent focus on law and order and his willingness to use federal powers to address perceived urban instability.

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Trump Floats Use of 1807 Insurrection Act — Does He Have the Authority?

The Insurrection Act has been used sporadically since its inception in 1807, but Trump is threatening to invoke it. Here’s what would happen.