Fact check: Donald Trump wants to sign the Insurrection Act, which will lead to martial law.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 65/100

The TikTok post accurately identifies Joel Lambert, a former Navy SEAL, as the author of "A Navy SEAL's Bug-In Guide." The book indeed covers topics such as martial law, staying off the radar, avoiding tracking, nuclear strike shelter, and valuable items after an EMP, as stated in the post. Additionally, the post correctly outlines potential consequences of martial law, including the suspension of civil liberties, curfews, and restrictions on communication and transportation. However, the claim that Donald Trump "wants to sign the Insurrection Act, leading to martial law" is an oversimplified and speculative assertion, as invoking the Insurrection Act does not automatically lead to martial law and has specific legal conditions. confirmed by 13 sources.

mostly true verification card — Trust Score 65/100
Platform
tiktok
Source author
manvaultfinds — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTAmsBEPC/
Verified on
July 31, 2026
Verification ID
399ydXhQ5y8AvgYN7qpX2Q

Original content reviewed

Platform: TIKTOK Author: @manvaultfinds --- Caption/Description --- What’s the first thing you will do if martial law is declared? #navyseal #survivalskills #tiktokshopcreatorpicks #tiktokjumpstartsale #tiktokshopvalentinesday --- Audio Transcript (What was said) --- Have you heard the news? Sounds like Trump wants to sign the Insurrection Act. Next is martial law. Do you know the first thing you should do if martial law is declared? Well, let me show you. Let's open up the Navy Seals bugging guide. And here we go. Here's the first thing you should do if martial law is declared. You have step one, step two, step three. And here's some things to expect under martial law. Here's how to stay completely off the government's radar. Here's how to stop your phone from tracking you. Do you know how to avoid CCTV from tracking you. With global tensions on the rise, here's where you take shelter on with a nuclear strike. And here's the 10 things are most valuable after an EMP. This is one book you want to have before you need it. It's an excellent resource written by a Navy SEAL vet, and it's going to show you all the ways to turn your house in the safest place on earth. This is the Navy Seals bug out guide. If you see a shopping cart link there, means it's back in stock. So it keeps selling out. So I suggest you grab yours. Also, take advantage of those deals. Get yours today. --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- Basics For Survival In 2026 "What's the first thing YOU will do if martial law is declared?" 🤔 😱 --- Basics For Survival In 2026 "What's the first thing YOU will do if martial law is declared?" 🤔😱 --- JOEL LAMBERT A NAVY SEAL'S BUG-IN GUIDE TH W USE INTO ON EARTH --- A Navy SEAL's Bug-In Guide | Home Security The First Thing You Should Do If Martial Law Is Declared Executive order 9066 is not the first thing when you think of Martial Law, --- the military assumed control over these areas and civilian government was suspended. What would you do if like that happened

Claims analyzed (4)

  1. mixed: Donald Trump wants to sign the Insurrection Act, which will lead to martial law.
    Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in 2026 in response to protests and perceived civil unrest. However, invoking the Insurrection Act does not automatically lead to martial law. While the Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy federal troops domestically under specific conditions, it is not the same as declaring martial law. Martial law is the replacement of civilian government by military rule and the suspension of civilian legal processes, which is a more extre
  2. verified: Joel Lambert, a Navy SEAL veteran, authored "A Navy SEAL's Bug-In Guide."
    Joel Lambert, a former United States Navy SEAL, is indeed the author of the book "A Navy SEAL's Bug-In Guide." The book's blurb and various listings confirm his background as a Navy SEAL and BUD/S instructor.
  3. verified: The book "A Navy SEAL's Bug-In Guide" provides instructions on what to do if martial law is declared, how to stay off the government's radar, how to avoid CCTV tracking, where to take shelter during a nuclear strike, and lists 10 valuable items after an EMP.
    The book "A Navy SEAL's Bug-In Guide" by Joel Lambert is described as a comprehensive survival guide that covers various crisis scenarios, including martial law, EMP events, and natural disasters. It explicitly states that it offers "7 strategic steps to help you adapt quickly, protect your family, and stay in control when normal freedoms and services are restricted" during martial law. The book also covers topics like home defense strategies, self-sufficiency projects, and emergency preparednes
  4. verified: Under martial law, civil liberties will be suspended, curfews will be imposed, military presence will increase, communications and transportation will be restricted, businesses will temporarily close, and Habeas Corpus may be suspended in the US.
    Martial law involves the temporary imposition of military control over civilian functions and the suspension of civil law. During martial law, constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures can be curtailed. Governments may impose curfews, restrict movement, and conduct searches without warrants. Habeas corpus, the right not to be jailed without formal charges, is frequently suspended during martial law. Military pr

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