The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool Trump Threatens To Use The INSURRECTION ACT, Civil War Is HERE ft. Viva Frei
Jan 15, 2026
Viva Frei, a Canadian legal commentator known for his sharp political insights, joins Tate Brown for a riveting discussion. They analyze the chaos unfolding in Minneapolis and deliberate on whether the Insurrection Act should be invoked. Viva highlights the dangerous normalization of violence against federal agencies and urges legal accountability for officials engaging in seditious rhetoric. The duo presents a compelling case for navigating civil unrest through law rather than chaos, emphasizing the importance of upholding order without resorting to violence.
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Insurrection Act Framed As Justified Response
- Viva Frei argues the Insurrection Act would be justified given state officials actively obstructing federal law enforcement.
- He warns invoking it will be painted by critics as authoritarianism regardless of the circumstances.
Local Officials Can Enable Seditious Acts
- Viva Frei labels some city and state actions as seditious insurrection when they side with undocumented migrants over federal law.
- He urges legal consequences for politicians who give political permission for harassment and violence against ICE.
Prosecute Officials Who Incite Violence
- Go after politicians who incite or enable violence with the full force of the law, Viva Frei recommends.
- He suggests using available statutes creatively to charge leaders who direct harassment or obstruction of federal agents.