President Donald Trump has not formally invoked the Insurrection Act since taking office in 2025, though he has repeatedly referenced the statute in connection with immigration enforcement, protests against ICE operations, and border security. In an early October 2026 Time interview, Trump declined to rule out declaring a national emergency or using the Act ahead of the November midterms, noting he has never deployed it but could do so if conditions warranted. Midterm polling shows Republicans trailing in key races, raising trader focus on potential post-election unrest or disputes. Congress has considered reform legislation such as the Insurrection Act of 2025 to add limits and timelines, but those measures remain in committee. Historical precedent shows the last full invocation occurred in 1992 during the Los Angeles riots.