Since its enactment in the 1800s, presidents of both parties have relied on the Insurrection act selectively. And as we've discovered over time, The law is dangerously outdated, vague, and vulnerable to abuse if wielded by a president who refuses to act in good faith. President Trump talks frequently about, so called, quote, enemy with n in the United States. He has no qualms about spreading baseless lies about a rebellion or an emergency in American cities to justify his abuse of power. (15:58–16:07)
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Asserts that the Insurrection Act is outdated, vague, and susceptible to misuse.
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