On the recordJuly 26, 2022
A President at any time could order the National Guard to be activated as such, very reluctant to do that, particularly, we have the Posse Comitatus law.
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transcripts.cnn.comA President at any time could order the National Guard to be activated as such, very reluctant to do that, particularly, we have the Posse Comitatus law.
William Cohen explains the complexities and legalities surrounding a President's ability to order the National Guard.
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