By Martin Shwenk Leade

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President Donald Trump doesn’t have plenary authority

Trump aide Stephen Miller has sparked controversy after he said that US President Donald Trump has “plenary authority” on the use of the military. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller mentioned Trump’s “plenary authority,” under Title 10 of the US Code. He made the remarks during an interview with CNN when he asked if the administration would follow a federal judge’s order not to deploy the national guard to Portland, Oregon.Speaking to CNN about sending National Guards to Oregon, the top Trump aide appeared to suggest that Trump holds plenary authority, the absolute power to make such decisions. But Stephen Miller appeared to cut himself off mid-sentence, leaving his statement incomplete, thus sparking controversy.The interview was interrupted and the phrase wasn’t brought up further when it resumed. Stephen Miller’s comments has raised questions about how the Trump administration’s interpretation of US law amid political battles with Democrats over the National Guard deployments.ALSO READ: What is plenary authority? Trump aide raises eyebrows after making bizarre claim, then abruptly freezes during live interview What is plenary authority?Plenary means complete in every respect, absolute, unqualified, according to Merriam-Webster. Plenary authority refers to extensive, broadly defined, and often virtually unlimited power. According to the Legal Information Institute at Cornell Law School, the term ‘plenary power’ is more commonly used when referring to public officials.Live EventsThe term ‘plenary authority’ refers to a government official having absolute control on a matter, according to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute. That means a president with plenary power on a particular issue wouldn’t need approval from other government bodies when making decisions.ALSO READ: Comet 3I/ATLAS streaks past Mars: European orbiter captures stunning interstellar flyby. See picturesWhy is Stephen Miller’s claim controversial?Under the US Constitution, governors generally have the authority to maintain order within the borders of their states. President Donald Trump doesn’t have plenary authority. The US government has three branches- the executive, the legislative and the judiciary- that keep each other in check. In the case of the National Guard deployments, the courts have been playing that role. Officials in California, Illinois, Oregon and Washington DC have sued the Trump administration over its takeover of the states’ National Guard troops, arguing the move violates a 19th-century law called the Posse Comitatus Act.Judges in several cases have issued rulings that blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with its plans. In an interview with CNN, Stephen Miller argued that Trump had the authority to deploy the National Guard under a federal provision known as Title 10 — the same legal basis the administration has been citing in court.ALSO READ: US recession looming? Warning signs for America as Oxford Economics sounds alarm over falling tech investmentHowever, that argument may be difficult to sustain. Title 10 permits a president to federalize the National Guard only in specific circumstances — such as when the nation “is invaded,” or when there is “a rebellion or danger of rebellion” against the US government.This means judges must determine whether an invasion, rebellion, or even a credible threat of one is actually taking place. In the cases brought by California and Oregon, courts concluded that those conditions had not been met, rendering Title 10 inapplicable.What happened during the interview?In an Oct. 6 interview with CNN, anchor Boris Sanchez asked Miller whether the Trump administration would comply with a federal judge’s order blocking the administration from sending the National Guard to Oregon, Time reported.ALSO READ: Pam Bondi’s savage response over Jeffrey Epstein when asked if Trump is in pics with half-naked women”Well, the Administration filed an appeal this morning with the Ninth Circuit. I would note the Administration won an identical case in the Ninth Circuit just a few months ago with respect to the federalizing of the California National Guard,” Miller responded.Miller then continued, saying “Under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, the President has plenary authority, has—” before stopping suddenly. Time noted Sanchez called out Miller’s name and Miller blinked several times, but did not respond.Sanchez then said, “Stephen, I apologize. It seems like we’re having a technical issue,” the show went to break and when it returned Sanchez said “wires got crossed.”While the interview resumed, they did not discuss plenary authority again. The exchange does not appear in video on the CNN website, but has been widely circulated via social media.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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