Sources tell NBC News that Trump administration officials seriously considered invoking the Insurrection Act amid unrest. The move would have deployed federal troops domestically, raising legal and political concerns.
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The Insurrection Act has been invoked throughout U.S. history to suppress secession efforts, enforce desegregation, and quell riots, underscoring its role in maintaining federal authority and public order.
Former President Trump can deploy the National Guard on US soil through state governors or during federal emergencies declared by the president, balancing authority with legal and political constraints.