cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/post/533816

CNN asked Miller whether the Trump Administration will abide by a district judge’s order blocking the Guard’s deployment in Oregon. “Well, the Administration filed an appeal this morning with the Ninth Circuit,” Miller began. “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.”

Then, Miller said: “Under Title 10 of the U.S. Code, the President has plenary authority, has—” before making an abrupt stop. Miller blinked several times, with anchor Boris Sanchez calling out his name, though he still did not respond.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plenary_power

A plenary power or plenary authority is a complete and absolute power to take action on a particular issue, with no limitations.

    • ameancow@lemmy.world
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      19 hours ago

      This is nothing new, Miller has said himself the president has absolute power. We’re just all transfixed now because Miller fell down a Khole or his amphetamines started to wear off in the middle of an interview.

      If it takes this kind of spectacle to make people aware of how bad this administration is, we’re so fucked.

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        13 hours ago

        That had nothing to do with drugs, he realized what he said out loud and pretended his video feed froze

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        17 hours ago

        If it takes this kind of spectacle to make people aware of how bad this administration is, we’re so fucked.

        They still won’t be aware.