U.S. Mayors Voice Concerns Over Possible National Guard Deployments

Several mayors across the United States, including those of Rochester and Boston, are actively opposing President Donald Trump's consideration of deploying National Guard troops to cities such as Chicago, Rochester, and Boston to address rising crime. Rochester Mayor Malik Evans emphasized that the president does not have constitutional authority to deploy troops in non-emergency situations in local cities and is coordinating with about 100 other mayors on this issue. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu expressed similar concerns, highlighting legal challenges and preparations to resist what she described as an overreach of federal authority. Despite opposition, President Trump and members of his administration maintain that the presence of National Guard troops is making cities safer and protecting residents. This expansion of executive power has sparked debates about constitutional limits and the role of the courts in determining the legality of such deployments. The White House has not provided a detailed public response to the mayors' criticisms but continues to consider further deployments beyond Washington, D.C.