The Globalist Could Trump send the US military to quell protests in Minnesota?
Jan 16, 2026
Chris Chermak, Senior News Editor at Monocle, discusses Trump's threats to invoke the Insurrection Act during Minnesota protests. Zoe Grunewald, Westminster editor at The Lead, analyzes newspaper coverage of varying global reactions to the US visa pause affecting countries like Thailand and Brazil. Emmanuel Papavassilio, a Greek journalist, reports on the resignation of Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority head following a communication failure. The conversation reveals tensions in US politics, international implications, and local community divides.
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Yoon's Barricade And Martial Law Case
- Raphael Rashid described Yoon Suk-yeol barricading his residence with buses and security to block arrest.
- The court found he excluded ministers when declaring martial law and abused presidential power.
Limits Of The Insurrection Act
- The Insurrection Act lets a president deploy the military when federal law cannot be enforced at state level.
- Chris Chermak warns protests alone do not legally justify its use and governors' calm appeals aim to prevent escalation.
Document Not Confront During Raids
- Minnesota officials urged people to document ICE activity and protest peacefully to avoid escalation.
- They provided forms and told citizens to use phones for evidence rather than confrontations.