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Does Trump have plenary authority? Stephen Miller freezes before camera in 'awkward' live TV moment
Stephen Miller's assertion on CNN of Donald Trump's 'plenary authority' regarding the National Guard in Oregon has ignited controversy over presidential powers and federal intervention.
- During a CNN interview, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller claimed that President Donald Trump possesses 'plenary authority' to act without congressional approval.
- The discussion arose in the context of Trump potentially deploying the National Guard to Oregon amid unrest, raising questions about the limits of executive power under the United States Code.
- Miller's comments lead to scrutiny from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which has previously ruled on the scope of presidential powers in similar situations.
Why It Matters
This controversy highlights ongoing debates about the extent of presidential authority in the U.S., especially regarding federal interventions in state matters, influencing future legal interpretations of executive power.