GOP push back on Tom Cotton’s call to send military to states via Insurrection Act.
Lindsey Graham to me: “I think it's a bad idea. I think it should be used as a last resort. The first line of defense is civilian cops then the National Guard, then as a last resort: the military”
Lindsey Graham to me: “I think it's a bad idea. I think it should be used as a last resort. The first line of defense is civilian cops then the National Guard, then as a last resort: the military”
Senate Armed Services Chairman James Inhofe concurred, saying that "it's a little premature" to be taking that tack.
Sen. James Lankford, a fellow Oklahoman, added: "I don't think it's needed."
Sen. James Lankford, a fellow Oklahoman, added: "I don't think it's needed."
Sen. Ron Johnson had a similar sentiment: "I do believe the federal government and [Department of Homeland Security] have to use all of its resources and authorities to get [violent protests] to end. But again we've got National Guard, that should be more than enough."
