The Supreme Court has told him that he is immune from criminal consequences for official actions he takes as president. There are 50 state National Guards, which can be activated by their respective governors, but the president can also, in theory, activate state National Guards. The nightmare scenario is this: What happens if President Trump attempts to activate and domestically deploy a state National Guard contrary to the wishes of the governor? Trump tries to activate the Washington State National Guard to quell them. In the comments today, I’d like you to discuss what can be done—both at the federal level and at the state level—to prepare for Trump’s next term.

Source: Washington Post July 16, 2024 22:41 UTC