Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made references to non-existent sections of the U.S. Constitution during a vehement criticism of President Donald Trump, who had ordered California National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to safeguard federal agents and property in response to escalating riots in the area.
“I hope the president would read Article 10 of the Constitution, and I urge all of you to do that, as well,” Pelosi stated around the 49-second mark, as Democratic lawmakers behind her nodded in agreement. “Because section 12046 of Article 10 states that the National Guard cannot be summoned by the president without the governor’s consent.”
