Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Amid Escalating Standoff with Democratic Governors
Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Amid Escalating Standoff with Democratic Governors President Donald Trump has declared he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act, accusing Democratic governors and mayors of failing to enforce immigration laws and allowing their cities to become ‘war zones.’ The controversial statement, made on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, signals a significant potential escalation of federal power into domestic affairs. The President specifically cited Chicago, stating, ‘If the governor can’t do the job, we’ll do the job. It’s all…