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Trump plans to extend National Guard deployment

September 6, 2025

US President Donald Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, Baltimore, and New Orleans have ignited resistance from local leaders and residents, who argue the deployments serve as intimidation rather than crime prevention.

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National Guard troops are patrolling Washington, DC, despite falling crime rates.

Critics argue that the deployment ordered by President Trump is a political move aimed at targeting Democrat-led cities.

Legal experts and local leaders oppose the military presence, calling it unlawful and unnecessary.

A federal judge has now ruled the deployment illegal, raising concerns over cost and the military's role in civil society.