Pelosi Misquotes Constitution While Criticizing Trump’s LA Military Response

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi faced backlash after mistakenly referencing a non-existent “Article 10” of the U.S. Constitution while criticizing President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles amid recent riots. Pelosi claimed Trump needed state consent under “section 12046 of Article 10,” but constitutional scholars quickly clarified that she likely meant Title 10 of the U.S. Code, which legally allows the president to federalize the National Guard without a governor’s approval. This authority has been upheld by the Supreme Court and used historically by presidents including Lyndon B. Johnson. Critics also targeted Pelosi’s continued assertion that Trump refused to send the National Guard on January 6, 2021. Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund refuted that claim, stating he was legally barred from requesting federal aid without approval from Pelosi’s appointees on the Capitol Police Board.

Public Opinion Backs Trump’s Actions Amid Riots

Despite Pelosi’s factual missteps, recent polling by RMG Research suggests public opinion largely favors Trump’s response to the unrest in Los Angeles. According to the survey, 52% of voters approved of his decision to deploy troops to quell riots sparked by ICE operations targeting convicted illegal immigrants, while 42% disapproved and 7% were unsure. Additionally, 57% of respondents supported ICE’s actions, compared to 35% who did not. Over 100 arrests were reported during the crackdown. The polling indicates that many Americans support Trump’s approach to restoring order, even as political debate intensifies over the legal justifications and narrative framing surrounding the incident.