The Bulletin Troops in DC, Doug Wilson, and Make America Healthy Again
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Aug 15, 2025 
Former U.S. representative Adam Kinzinger discusses the deployment of federal troops in Washington, D.C., raising critical questions about public safety and civil liberties. He also critiques the controversial views of pastor Doug Wilson, emphasizing the complexities of Christian leadership amidst societal tensions. Additionally, the conversation touches on the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, exploring the intersection of health and politics, individual freedoms, and the challenges of obesity in America.
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Troops Chill Civic Life
- Adam Kinzinger warns troops in the streets chill civic life and echo the founders' fears about standing armies domestically.
- He acknowledges crime concerns but says military presence should be a last resort, not a default policy.
D.C.'s Unique Legal Status
- Kinzinger explains D.C.'s unique legal status under the Home Rule Act and the president's emergency powers over D.C. Guard forces.
- He notes Congress must act to constrain such uses but often leaves courts to decide these disputes.
Who Controls The D.C. Guard
- Kinzinger highlights that the D.C. National Guard reports to the president, unlike state guards, giving the president more leverage over deployments.
- Russell Moore underscores the inconsistent public memory about who controls the Guard during January 6th versus current praise for the same presidential authority.
