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Trump's Authority Over National Guard Sparks Controversy

10/9/2025

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Miller Advocates Authority

On October 6, 2025, Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff, claimed Trump has 'plenary authority' over National Guard deployments.
The remark was interrupted, fueling speculation about technical difficulties or implications.
Title 10 of the U.S. Code allows federalizing the National Guard under invasion or rebellion.
Courts have blocked Trump's deployments; the Insurrection Act could bypass rulings, but is rare.

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AOC Mocks Miller

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) mocked Stephen Miller on Instagram Live, calling him a clown and alleging insecure masculinity tied to height.
Stephen Miller replied on Fox News, dismissing AOC's comments as trainwreck and asserting his height is 5 feet 10 inches.
The White House responded, with spokesperson Kush Desai accusing AOC of inciting hysteria rather than addressing government issues affecting children.

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Miller Advocates Authority

On October 6, 2025, Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff, claimed Trump has 'plenary authority' over National Guard deployments.
The remark was interrupted, fueling speculation about technical difficulties or implications.
Title 10 of the U.S. Code allows federalizing the National Guard under invasion or rebellion.
Courts have blocked Trump's deployments; the Insurrection Act could bypass rulings, but is rare.

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