A federal court has ruled that former President Donald Trump may continue to have authority over the National Guard, albeit with certain limitations. The court determined that while Trump does not have unlimited powers to command California’s National Guard, his administration’s rationale for doing so was deemed reasonable.
Trump has been embroiled in legal battles over his handling of the National Guard during his presidency, including an ongoing dispute over how his administration used the military for domestic purposes. The decision has been welcomed by his legal team, who argue that it upholds the principle of executive authority in national security matters. However, critics have raised concerns about the potential for abuse of power in such a capacity.
The ruling does not fully resolve the broader legal issues surrounding Trump’s use of the National Guard, and other legal challenges are expected to follow. The decision marks another development in the ongoing saga of post-presidential legal battles involving former President Trump.