Political Quotes

On the recordJune 11, 2025
To the extent that protests or acts of violence directly inhibit the execution of the laws, they constitute a form of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump justifies federalizing the National Guard by labeling protests as rebellion.

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