US EditionPlenary Authority Explained: Stephen Miller Sparks Debate Over Presidential Power
Federal courts ruled that President Trump lacks legal authority to deploy National Guard troops against state objections amid protests, with 58% of Americans opposing the deployments.
- President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, and Chicago without state governors' authorization, provoking legal challenges from Governors Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker.
- White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller claimed Trump has 'plenary authority' to deploy the National Guard during an interview, raising eyebrows and sparking public backlash.
- A federal judge, Karin Immergut, ruled that Trump lacks legal grounds for deploying the National Guard, stating the conditions for such actions were not met in Oregon.
- The administration is appealing the ruling, but growing public and political scrutiny raises concerns about Trump's authority and governance methods.
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A live interview on CNN causes speculation in the US: Stephen Miller, one of the closest confidants and strategists of US President Donald Trump, suddenly fell silent in the middle of the sentence – of all times after he had granted the president "plenary authority", i.e. almost unlimited powers. Did he promise – or betray too much? The incident occurred on Monday in the CNN broadcast "News Central", where he asked Boris Sanchez, moderator, whet…
Stephen Miller Says ‘Quiet Part Out Loud,’ Claims Trump Has Unlimited ‘Plenary Authority’ Before Going Silent in Interview
During an ominous interview, Trump's deputy chief of staff argued that Trump has "plenary authority"—essentially limitless power—to use the military in US cities. He then abruptly went silent, prompting speculation that he "said the quiet part out loud."
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