Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett said on Fox Business Monday that presidents have the authority to deploy the National Guard even when state governors object.
President Donald Trump said Friday he will target Chicago next after deploying the National Guard under an emergency crime order in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. New York City, he added, might follow. In an appearance on “Kudlow,” Jarrett said previous presidents have done it before.
“Eisenhower did it as well. That’s right. And look, when you are interfering with the enforcement of federal law, as in those instances you named, the president has the authority to call in the National Guard if he fears that citizens are in imminent threat of bodily injury or harm, that things are out of control,” Jarrett said.
Jarrett said a president has the authority to deploy the National Guard even if a governor objects.
WATCH:
[rumble]https://rumble.com/embed/v6vvsic/?pub=3rtroj[/rumble]
“Of course, he can call in the National Guard, notify the governor. If the governor resists, the president can do it anyway,” Jarrett added.
Trump took control of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, pointing to troubling data that ranked the capital as having the nation’s fourth-highest murder rate. The Trump administration aims to dismantle progressive bail and sentencing measures that dominate the city. Local officials have struggled to enforce the law.
Robberies fell 42% and carjackings plunged 85% over the past two weeks in Washington, D.C., according to D.C. Police Union data. The union has openly endorsed Trump’s federal takeover of the city’s policing.
A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll published Monday showed that 54% of voters approve of Trump’s crime initiative in Washington, D.C. The findings coincide with the White House citing sharp declines in violence, including a nearly two-week span without a reported killing.
All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline, and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW
Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!
- Gallego makes bold claim about Trump’s intentions toward Venezuela - December 17, 2025
- Scott Jennings clarifies where Wiles stands with Trump after Vanity Fair backlash - December 17, 2025
- Trump orders major escalation against Venezuela - December 17, 2025
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.
BPR INSIDER COMMENTS
Scroll down for non-member comments or join our insider conversations by becoming a member. We'd love to have you!
