Trump's Military Move: A Controversial Legal Battle

Donald Trump's consideration to invoke the Insurrection Act, a rare federal law, to deploy military forces in U.S. cities has fueled legal battles with Democratic-led cities. This move, aimed at quelling unrest, is seen by local officials as an overreach of power, further escalating tensions.

Donald Trump's proposal to invoke a centuries-old federal anti-insurrection law to bolster military presence in U.S. cities has ignited a fierce legal confrontation with Democratic municipal leaders. On Tuesday, several Texas National Guard troops were set to patrol Chicago, escalating the dispute over presidential powers.

Despite significant opposition from Democratic governors and mayors, Trump has sent Guard troops to key cities like Chicago and Portland, Oregon, insisting they address rising violence. However, local statistics show a decline in violent crime, painting a different picture of reality.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker accused Trump of deliberately inciting chaos for political gain. Legal actions have been taken against the Trump administration's plans, which are seen as leveraging service members for political ends, intensifying the debate over the role of the military in domestic affairs.

(With inputs from agencies.)