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Why does Trump want the National Guard?

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Trump wants the National Guard deployed to cities like Chicago and Portland to protect federal law enforcement and property, citing violent demonstrations and crime. He argues it's necessary for public safety and has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act if courts block his efforts.

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Trump appeals to deploy National Guard to Portland despite court rulings

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  • President Trump describes Portland as facing severe unrest and seeks to deploy the National Guard. 14s
  • Protests have been ongoing near an immigration detention facility, but are limited in scope. 26s
  • Judges have twice blocked the activation of the Oregon National Guard, citing insufficient grounds. 1m 12s
  • The Trump administration is appealing the court rulings and considering using the Insurrection Act. 1m 29s
  • An appeals court is reviewing the case, with a decision expected soon. 2m 16s
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Trump appeals to deploy National Guard to Portland despite court rulings
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Al Jazeera
7 hours ago
Trump appeals to deploy National Guard to Portland despite court rulings

Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Portland, claiming the situation is serious enough to warrant military intervention.

Legality of the National Guard deployment to Chicago
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Fox News
1 day ago
Legality of the National Guard deployment to Chicago

White House officials consider invoking the Insurrection Act to allow Trump to send in troops for law enforcement purposes, citing a serious left-wing terror threat.

Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago
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CBS News
2 days ago
Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago

The Trump administration deploys National Guard to protect federal law enforcement officers and facilities, including an immigration detention center, after weeks of protests.

Texas National Guard troops arrive in Illinois for Chicago deployment
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CBS America
2 days ago
Texas National Guard troops arrive in Illinois for Chicago deployment

Trump requests National Guard deployment to Chicago as part of a crackdown on crime and to protect federal law enforcement and property during what his administration calls violent demonstrations.

National Guard troops preparing to deploy in Chicago
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CBS America
2 days ago
National Guard troops preparing to deploy in Chicago

The Pentagon orders National Guard soldiers to protect federal law enforcement and property from violent demonstrations at Trump's direction.

Trump may invoke Insurrection Act if courts block troop deployments
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Scripps News
3 days ago
Trump may invoke Insurrection Act if courts block troop deployments

Trump says he would use the Insurrection Act if people were being killed and courts were holding up his efforts to intervene, emphasizing his intent to ensure city safety.

TX National Guard begins deploying on Trump's orders
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Fox News
3 days ago
TX National Guard begins deploying on Trump's orders

Trump orders National Guard deployment to assist in controlling crime and supporting federal officials, especially ICE agents, citing his constitutional responsibility to enforce U.S. laws.

Illinois aims to stop Trump from sending National Guard to Chicago
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CBS America
3 days ago
Illinois aims to stop Trump from sending National Guard to Chicago

The Trump administration calls for activation of soldiers to protect federal law enforcement and property in Chicago, citing concerns about violent crime.

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