Newshour Is President Trump breaking the law by sending in soldiers?
Jun 11, 2025
Mike Huckabee, former US Ambassador to Israel and a seasoned visitor to the region, shares his insights on the contentious issue of President Trump's deployment of soldiers in California. He discusses whether it's a legal breach amid escalating protests. Huckabee provocatively suggests that Muslim nations should consider territorial concessions for Palestinian statehood. The conversation also weaves in historical references to social movements, including the role of wealthy women in reviving Shakespearean theater.
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Legal Issues with Soldier Deployment
- President Trump deployed soldiers under a rarely used law, not the Insurrection Act, raising legal questions.
- The conditions required for this law, like a rebellion or inability to enforce law otherwise, were not present at deployment.
Soldiers Not Trained For Policing
- Soldiers are trained for combat, not domestic policing, lacking skills for conflict de-escalation and respecting civil rights.
- The Department of Defense claims training exists but details remain vague and insufficient.
Expanded Use of Troops Expected
- The goal for soldiers in LA could extend beyond guarding buildings to conducting arrests and detentions.
- Previous federal deployments have controversially involved operations far from their legal basis of protecting federal property.
