Trump suggests troop deployment in New Orleans
President Trump considers deploying federal troops to support local efforts amid a 21.5% crime decline, aiming to resolve violence swiftly as endorsed by Louisiana's governor.
- President Donald Trump has suggested sending the National Guard to New Orleans as an alternative to Chicago amid crime concerns.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson oppose Trump's plans, calling it an overreach.
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry supports Trump's idea to send the National Guard to New Orleans.
- Trump claims he could resolve crime in New Orleans "in about two weeks," emphasizing the need for a request from local leaders.
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Before Deployments, Trump Says, He Wants to Be Asked
President Trump has floated the idea of sending federal troops to New Orleans, retreating from his statement the day before that Chicago would be the next US city to host a deployment whether it wants one or not. Speaking from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump suggested the reason is...
Will Donald Trump finally decide to deploy federal troops to New Orleans rather than Chicago, firmly in his sights the day before? The American president, who continues to threaten the cities led by his democratic opponents, continued to blur the tracks on Wednesday.
Trump Says New Orleans, Overseen by a Friendly Republican Governor, Could Be Next on His List for Federal Troop Deployments
The president has mused about sending assets to major American cities, though he would likely run into little pushback in the deep-red state.
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