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Podcast: RealClearPolitics Podcast
Episode: Will Trump Invoke the Insurrection Act?
Description: Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard and 700 marines to help protect federal buildings in Los Angeles amid accusations from California Democrats that the Administration is responsible for escalating the situation. They also talk about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s appearance today before the House to discuss the Pentagon budget and other issues, including the President’s use of the National Guard. Plus, the Democratic National Committee is voting on whether to redo the election of David Hogg as Vice Chair. Next, Tom Bevan talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil W...