Oklahoma Governor Stitt Draws the Line on Sending National Guard Across State Borders Without Consent

In the ongoing battle over law enforcement and immigration enforcement, Oklahoma Republican Governor Kevin Stitt has stepped forward with a principled stand that echoes the fundamental America First value of respecting state sovereignty. As chair of the bipartisan National Governors Association, Stitt opposes sending National Guard troops across state lines without the permission of the receiving state's governor, a move that directly challenges President Trump's aggressive efforts to restore order in Democrat-led cities. Why Does State Consent Matter in National Guard Deployments? Governor Stitt’s stance underscores a critical principle often overlooked in Washington’s push for centralized control: states must retain...