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President Trump is considering invoking the Insurrection Act, which would grant him extraordinary powers to deploy military forces domestically. He accuses Democratic governors and mayors of hindering federal law enforcement, particularly regarding immigration, and transforming cities into "war zones." Trump stated he would use the act if people were being killed and local officials obstructed federal actions. This potential move, which has been met with criticism from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, could escalate tensions between federal and state authorities.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.