Trump backs down on sending National Guard to Chicago
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President Trump has backed down on his plans to send the National Guard to Chicago, for now. Instead, he told Fox News that federal troops will be deployed to a different city.
Breakdown
- President Trump has paused plans to send the National Guard to Chicago.
- Federal troops are now planned for deployment to Memphis, with the president citing local support. 11s
- Memphis' mayor clarified he did not request the National Guard and questioned its effectiveness. 30s
- Ongoing legal cases and lack of support from Illinois officials influenced the shift in focus. 1m 26s
- Other cities, including St. Louis and New Orleans, may also see National Guard deployments. 2m 33s