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On the recordAugust 2, 2026
President Trump’s statements, coupled with his repeated threats to invoke the Insurrection Act — which authorizes the president to deploy military forces inside the United States to suppress rebellion or domestic violence — only heighten concerns.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Cantwell's concerns about Trump's threats.

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