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So, NJ Governor Murphy withdrew his National Guard from D.C. at 9.00 a.m. today. Smart move. But we need to know,not to bash Murphy but to understand the levers Trump and Barr are pulling, what specific legal authority did the Trump admin. cite in calling for NJ troops ?
Dod they claim there was a “state of insurrection” ? Did they cite Presidential authority under any statute ? We need to know what authority Trump is claiming, and Murphy can help clarify that for us. @GovMurphy please comment.
There has to be a legal paper trail on NJ’s receipt of a formal request for troops, citing specific findings and statutory authority, and @GovMurphy’s authorization of the deployment. NJ reporters, and voters, should demand FULL disclosure. They’re public documents.
@AndyKimNJ Congressman, I am a supporter of yours (as you know). Your help in obtaining answers to the questions posed in this 3 part thread, relating to NJ's deployment of National Guard to D.C., would be appreciated. It's time sensitive. Thank you.
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