President Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Amid Protests

President Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Amid Protests

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The transcript discusses President Trump's remarks on deploying the US military to suppress civil unrest if state and local leaders fail to act against protests, particularly following George Floyd's death. It highlights the potential use of the Insurrection Act, last invoked during the 1992 LA riots, and the Pentagon's concerns about deploying active military troops without state requests. The transcript also covers state governors' opposition to federal intervention, emphasizing the legal debate over the President's authority.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action can the President take if state or local leaders do not address civil disorder?

Deploy the US military

Call for international intervention

Impose economic sanctions

Enact new legislation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the protests mentioned in President Trump's remarks?

The arrest of George Floyd

The 1992 Los Angeles riots

Hurricane Hugo

The election of President Trump

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of mobilizing federal resources according to President Trump?

To build new infrastructure

To increase federal taxes

To stop rioting and looting

To promote international trade

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the Insurrection Act last invoked before the events discussed in the video?

During the 2001 terrorist attacks

During the 2016 presidential election

During the 2008 financial crisis

During the 1992 Los Angeles riots

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of state governors regarding the deployment of military troops?

The legality of deploying troops without state requests

The cost of military operations

The effect on local businesses

The impact on international relations