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Is Trump sending troops to other cities?

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Trump has announced plans to send National Guard troops to cities like Chicago and possibly New York and Baltimore, citing crime concerns. Local officials and Democrats argue there is no emergency and question the legality of such deployments. The Pentagon is preparing for possible deployments, but no final decisions have been made.

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Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Chicago

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  • President Trump signals intent to send National Guard troops to Chicago after deployments in Washington, D.C. 10s
  • Chicago's mayor and Illinois Governor oppose the move, citing constitutional concerns and falling crime rates. 19s
  • Chicago police statistics show significant decreases in crime, including murders and robberies. 38s
  • Democratic leaders question the President's authority to deploy troops to states without local approval. 1m 8s
  • Armed National Guard troops are currently deployed in Washington, D.C., following a directive from the Defense Secretary. 1m 38s
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Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Chicago
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CBS News
11 hours ago
Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Chicago

Trump says, 'I think Chicago will be our next, and then we'll help with New York,' putting other cities on notice for troop deployments.

National Guard patrolling Washington DC begin carrying weapons
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Reuters
16 hours ago
National Guard patrolling Washington DC begin carrying weapons

Trump mentions expanding his crime crackdown to Chicago and possibly deploying troops to Baltimore.

Immigration crackdown: National Guard dispatched to other states
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Fox News
1 day ago
Immigration crackdown: National Guard dispatched to other states

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

Democrats slam Trump's plans to send National Guard to more cities
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CBS America
1 day ago
Democrats slam Trump's plans to send National Guard to more cities

Trump states, 'I think Chicago will be our next, and then we'll help with New York,' indicating plans to send troops to other cities.

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