Tammy Baldwin: “The President made it clear that he relied on Section 12406…”

“… we set out that it was completely constitutional for the President to use federal troops to defend federal law enforcement. Look, I'd like to know the specific constitutional statutory authority. The President made it clear that he relied on Section 12406 of Title 10 with regard to the National Guard troops. I need to know the authority that he is relying upon in terms of active duty Marines being deployed to California, Naples. So you'll follow up with me?” (00:57–01:06)

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