Will the US president invoke the Insurrection Act before 20 May 2026?

Started Jan 20, 2026 03:30PM UTC
Closing May 20, 2026 07:01AM UTC

President Trump renewed threats to invoke the Insurrection Act amid violence in Minneapolis (AP). The Insurrection Act was last invoked to quell riots in Los Angeles after police were acquitted in the beating of Rodney King (NBC News).

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Possible Answer Crowd Forecast Change in last 24 hours
Yes 47.07% -2.93%
No 52.93% +2.93%

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