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Speaker of the House Overruling President on National Guard

The Speaker of the House cannot overrule the President on mobilizing or commanding the National Guard in ordinary circumstances.

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Jan 8, 2026

can the speaker of the house over rule POTUS in regard to the national guard

The Speaker of the House cannot “overrule” the President on mobilizing or commanding the National Guard in ordinary circumstances: control of Guard forces generally rests with state governors (or the ...