Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act Over Los Angeles Protests

President Donald Trump warned that he would invoke the Insurrection Act if he determines an insurrection is taking place amid ongoing street protests in Los Angeles. The Act would allow the president to deploy active-duty military forces to suppress civil unrest. Trump’s statement has drawn sharp criticism from opponents who view it as an authoritarian overreach, while supporters argue it underscores his commitment to restoring law and order.