Rep. John Garamendi

But the Insurrection Act would allow him

to be the ultimate dictator, no restrictions at all.

Now, we're proposing legislation to rewrite the Insurrection Act, but that hasn't been heard in committee.

This is how he would become the American dictator.

No restraints at all.

It is a fundamental problem.

And frankly, it is a very scary situation.

Because we know that he will do weird, wild things, not only internationally, which he could do if he has the Insurrection Act, and domestically, you name it, he would have the power.

And that has to be addressed.

Insurrection Act is two centuries old now.

And it is out of date.

And we must reform it.

not only for Donald Trump, but for whomever may be present in the future.

Well, it is correct, but you're looking at a series of scenarios here.

Waltz could deploy the National Guard, and it would be under his authority.

He would be able to direct, restrict, or allow whatever would be necessary.

If Trump took that and then federalized it, the power then shifts to Trump.

And the argument that we have successfully made to the court is that the deployment of the National Guard by the federal government is not necessary and not done properly.

That is, you don't have the authority and the governor involved.

It would be – I understand why Waltz is hesitant here.