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President Trump says he may send National Guard to New Orleans next instead of Chicago
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump revealed that his administration is evaluating the deployment of federal forces to both New Orleans and Chicago in response to concerns about crime.
- This consideration follows earlier troop deployments to Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles aimed at curbing crime and unrest in those cities.
- Trump said New Orleans has a crime problem despite the city's 2025 pace toward a historic 50-year low in murders and praised Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's support.
- He indicated that the issue would be resolved within two weeks and highlighted the importance of local political support for the deployment, noting it would be simpler than in Washington, D.C.
- The potential troop deployment signals ongoing federal efforts to address urban crime while awaiting final decisions contingent on political and local cooperation.
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