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Is Trump sending troops to other cities?

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President Trump has threatened to send National Guard troops to cities like Chicago, Baltimore, and New York, citing crime concerns. While he has authorized armed National Guard patrols in Washington, D.C., local officials in other cities strongly oppose federal intervention, calling it unconstitutional and unnecessary. The Pentagon is preparing for possible deployments, but no new cities have seen troops sent yet.

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White House authorizes creation of rapid-response National Guard units

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  • President Trump signed an executive order creating new National Guard units for public order response. 26s
  • Illinois Governor Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson oppose federal military intervention in Chicago. 3s
  • Chicago's murder rate has dropped by 50 percent since 2021, but auto thefts have increased by nearly 80 percent. 56s
  • Local officials request more federal resources for public safety, but not military involvement. 1m 4s
  • President Trump suggested renaming the Defense Department to the Department of War. 1m 25s
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White House authorizes creation of rapid-response National Guard units
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CBS News
6 hours ago
White House authorizes creation of rapid-response National Guard units

Trump signed an executive order creating new National Guard units for public order issues and said deployment to Chicago could still happen.

Chicago mayor responds to Trump signaling he might send National Guard
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CNN
19 hours ago
Chicago mayor responds to Trump signaling he might send National Guard

Chicago's mayor calls Trump's proposal a 'military occupation' and says no cities are calling for federal troops to occupy them.

Armed National Guard troops seen in D.C.
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CBS America
20 hours ago
Armed National Guard troops seen in D.C.

President Trump says he is weighing whether to send the guard into Baltimore and Chicago, and has already authorized armed patrols in D.C.

Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Chicago
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CBS News
1 day ago
Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Chicago

Trump stated, 'I think Chicago will be our next, and then we'll help with New York,' but Chicago's mayor and Illinois' governor oppose the move.

National Guard patrolling Washington DC begin carrying weapons
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Reuters
1 day ago
National Guard patrolling Washington DC begin carrying weapons

Trump mentioned he would probably expand his crime crackdown to Chicago and possibly deploy troops to Baltimore.

Immigration crackdown: National Guard dispatched to other states
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Fox News
2 days ago
Immigration crackdown: National Guard dispatched to other states

Trump says others could be deploying to other major cities very soon, specifically mentioning Chicago and New York as possible next targets.

Democrats slam Trump's plans to send National Guard to more cities
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CBS America
2 days ago
Democrats slam Trump's plans to send National Guard to more cities

Trump has threatened to send troops to Baltimore, Chicago, and New York, but local leaders and governors have rejected the need for federal intervention.

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