Republican strategist Scott Jennings once again found himself on a CNN panel fending off a barrage of misinformation and wild claims, as a heated debate spiraled into chaos.

The exchange highlighted sharp divisions over President-elect Donald Trump’s policy proposals, particularly regarding immigration enforcement.

The segment began with left-wing social media content creator Leigh McGowan claiming that Trump would use the military to “make blue states behave.”

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“What are you talking about?” Jennings asked, visibly perplexed.

McGowan doubled down, prompting Jennings to clarify her position further: “Can I just make sure I understand your position, that you believe Donald Trump is going to use the military to set up, effectively, like, coups in state capitals of states that he didn’t win?”

At this point, CNN anchor Abby Phillip stepped in, attempting to mediate but seemingly adding fuel to the fire. “Trump has wanted to use the military to do things domestically that actually the military is not allowed to do,” Phillip said. “I think that’s the point that she’s making.”

Jennings pushed back, asking for an example. Phillip responded, “Like deport illegal immigrants. That is actually not a function of the military.”

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Jennings countered, “The military can absolutely be used to work with local officials to provide military resources, but working with other parts of the federal government and local officials. We already send the National Guard to the border.”

He added that under certain legal conditions, such as a national emergency declaration, the National Guard could assist in immigration enforcement. Trump has also floated invoking the Alien Enemies Act, a law dating back to 1798, to address what he has called a crisis at the border.

The conversation then took another turn as Philadelphia Daily News columnist Solomon Jones joined the debate, making the claim that “the military is not supposed to take up arms against American citizens.”

Jennings quickly responded, emphasizing that the discussion was about illegal immigrants, not U.S. citizens. “They’re not. You keep saying that. This is about illegal immigration. You all keep saying American citizens,” Jennings said. “It’s about illegal immigrants.”

Jones escalated the rhetoric, questioning how the military would distinguish between illegal immigrants and citizens, suggesting that identifying individuals would occur “after they’re shot.”

“Well, how do we know if they’re illegal or not? We know after they’re shot?” Jones said.

Despite the inflammatory remark, McGowan and Jones insisted they were discussing broader issues, with Jones adding, “We’re talking about the American people; we’re talking about taking up arms against them with a military that’s supposed to be protecting them.”

Jennings dismissed the notion outright. “We are in the fever swamps, Abby. I’m sorry,” he said. “Because they’re saying that he’s sending the military to shoot and/or round up American citizens. Not true.”

McGowan attempted to walk back the earlier comment, saying, “We did not say shoot people, Scott,” even though the remark had been made moments earlier.

Good Lord. @ScottJenningsKY has to put out multiple rhetorical fires on this CNN panel, which repeatedly lies, suggesting Trump will send the military in to “make blue states behave” or to shoot and kill “American citizens.”

Watch … pic.twitter.com/Dfw5rNldnA

— Rusty (@Rusty_Weiss) December 4, 2024

Jennings’ ability to navigate and counter such heated exchanges has become a hallmark of his appearances on CNN panels.

Of all the defenses of the Biden pardon I’ve heard, “because Trump firing squads” might be the most creative. pic.twitter.com/gxguP7GxFZ

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) December 3, 2024

Despite the chaotic nature of the debates, he continues to present a firm defense of conservative policies while challenging misinformation.