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Debate Erupts Over Trump's 'Plenary Authority' for National Guard

10/11/2025

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Stephen Miller claimed President Trump has "plenary authority" to deploy the National Guard.
The claim sparked a debate on presidential power during a CNN discussion about sending federal troops to Portland despite a judge's block.
Legal experts, including former district attorney Matthew Mangino, say "plenary authority" does not exist, highlighting checks and balances from Congress and the courts.
National Guard troops have been deployed in Chicago and Memphis.

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Stephen Miller claimed President Trump has "plenary authority" to deploy the National Guard.
The claim sparked a debate on presidential power during a CNN discussion about sending federal troops to Portland despite a judge's block.
Legal experts, including former district attorney Matthew Mangino, say "plenary authority" does not exist, highlighting checks and balances from Congress and the courts.
National Guard troops have been deployed in Chicago and Memphis.