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Donald Trump Can Seize Your State's National Guard - Here's Why It Matters - Adam Kinzinger
Most people believe the National Guard answers to their state’s governor. But here’s the truth: the president can seize control of your state’s Guard at any moment — even against your governor’s wishes. And right now, we’re seeing it happen in real time. Trump has already declared an emergency in Washington, D.C., taken over the police, and deployed the Guard there. Now, he’s threatening to do the same in Baltimore, Chicago, and even New York City.
What does that mean for the Constitution, the Second Amendment, and your freedom?
Adam Kinzinger explains why the federalization of the National Guard threatens the very idea of a state militia and why the Founders intended militias to act as a safeguard against tyranny. From Supreme Court rulings to the modern abuse of executive power, this issue isn’t just history... it’s unfolding right now. - 08/25/2025.
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