The DSR Network DSR Weekly Wrap-up: Trump Threatens Insurrection Act
Jan 20, 2026
In a riveting discussion, Trump’s threats to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy military forces in Minneapolis take center stage. Concerns about press freedom arise as the Pentagon takes control of Stars and Stripes. A controversial gesture unfolds when María Corina Machado gifts her Nobel medal to Trump, raising eyebrows about its implications. Critiques of Trump's health plan reveal fears of coverage losses, while reflections on MLK Weekend emphasize the ongoing struggle for civil rights. The conversation wraps up with insights on Canada-China relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Misuse Of The Insurrection Act Is Authoritarian
- David Rothkopf argues invoking the Insurrection Act lacks legal grounds and is an authoritarian power play.
- He warns military deployment would escalate protests and abuses rather than silence dissent.
Keep Peaceful Protests Going
- Do continue lawful, peaceful protest despite threats of military deployment.
- Avoid abandoning public demonstration because troop presence will likely fuel more unrest, not quell it.
Pentagon Takeover Threatens Military Independence
- David Rothkopf says Pentagon control of Stars and Stripes breaks long-standing editorial independence.
- He links the move to a broader trend of politicizing the military and suppressing open discussion.