Vance on Insurrection Act: Trump 'Looking at All His Options'

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Above: Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office on Sept. 30, 2025. Image copyright: Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg/Getty Images

The Spin

Republican narrative

Trump has the legal right and duty to invoke the Insurrection Act to restore law and order in cities plagued by crime and violence. Democratic governors are actively obstructing federal law enforcement while cities like Portland spiral into chaos. The National Guard deployment is necessary to protect Americans when local authorities refuse to act.

Fall of the Cabal

Democratic narrative

If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, it would mark a dangerous escalation that could become an instrument of tyranny against American citizens. Crime has actually declined significantly in cities like Chicago and Portland, with judges finding no danger of rebellion. This appears to be a manufactured pretext to deploy military force domestically.

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