White House Press Secretary addresses Insurrection Act

"This president has the sole authority to invoke the Insurrection Act," McEnany said. "It is definitely a tool within his power. The president has one singular aim: it is protecting America's streets. We cannot have burning churches. We cannot have police officers who are shot. We cannot have businesses that are looted and destroyed. The Insurrection Act is a tool that is available. The president has the whole authority, and if needed, he will use it. But at this time, he is relying on surging the streets with National Guard. It's worked to great effect here in D.C. and in Minnesota as well."