Institute of Politics

From his deployment of national guard troops in Los Angeles – against the will of the mayor and governor – to his non-wartime grand military parade in Washington to his public mulling of the Insurrection Act to quell protests, President Trump has expanded the domestic use of the military beyond any president since the civil war, testing legal norms. Is this justified or dangerous? And what should we expect next? Featuring David French, journalist and legal scholar who served in the US Army Reserve as a judge advocate, Missy Ryan, staff writer at the Atlantic, and Matthew Bartlett, Republican Strategist & former Trump State Department appointee. Moderated by IOP Director Heidi Heitkamp. Please note that Senator Heitkamp and David French will be joining us in person at the IOP. Mr. Bartlett and Ms. Ryan will be joining the conversation via Zoom. For in person guests, Bob's pizza will be served on a first come, first served basis! This event will be accessible for in person and virtual attendance. Virtual attendance information to come – please register for this event to receive an event link via email. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 5:30 pm CT Institute of Politics